Charles Darwin Quiz

Where was Charles Darwin born?

• London

• Shrewsbury

• Cambridge

• Edinburgh

What was Darwin originally studying at Edinburgh University?

• Theology

• Medicine

• Biology

• Philosophy

Which ship did Darwin sail on during his five-year voyage?

• HMS Victory

• HMS Beagle

• HMS Endeavour

• HMS Discovery

Which islands played a crucial role in Darwin’s observations of species variation?

• Hawaiian Islands

• Canary Islands

• Galápagos Islands

• Falkland Islands

What unique feature did Darwin observe in the finches on the Galápagos Islands?

• Color patterns

• Beak shape

• Wing size

• Feather texture

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What process allows organisms best adapted to their environment to survive and reproduce?

• Artificial selection

• Mutation

• Natural selection

• Genetic drift

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which of the following is not a key component of natural selection?

• Variation in traits

• Inheritance of traits

• Unlimited resources

• Competition for survival

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What type of tortoise adaptation did Darwin document on different islands?

• Color variation

• Shell shape and neck length

• Leg size

• Speed

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What term describes the process of species gradually changing over time?

• Mutation

• Evolution

• Hybridization

• Extinction

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Darwin’s theory of natural selection explains how:

• Individuals adapt within their lifetimes

• Traits beneficial for survival become more common

• Organisms always evolve into more complex forms

• Species never go extinct

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4