Evolution and Darwin

Where was Darwin born?

• England

• Scotland

• South America

• Australia

Evolution was a new concept in Darwin's day. What does the word evolution mean?

• Humans selecting animals based on the traits they find desirable and breeding them.

• Organisms evolve over long periods of time from common ancestors.

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Darwin traveled the world over 5 years studying

• only plants

• only animals

• plants and animals

What natural geological event did Darwin experience when he was in South America?

• tornado

• tidal wave

• earthquake

• hurricane

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Which is the definition of artificial selection?

• Humans find traits they like in organisms and decide which organisms will reproduce.

• Organisms must compete for food, water, and living space.

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Large ears for African elephants and trunks with two "fingers" are called ?

• adaptations

• artificial selection

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Small ears for Asian elephants and and one "finger" trunks are examples of ?

• adaptations

• struggle for existence

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What is the main use for elephants' ears?

• pushing trees out of the ground

• cooling off

Which elephant is in the hotter climate?

• African elephant

• Asian elephant

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Which elephant is in the cooler climate?

• Asian elephant

• African elephant

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