charles darwin

250 species are named after Charles Darwin- True or False

• True

• false

Answer explanation

True- There are 250 species named after Charles Darwin.

How many years did Charles Darwin wait to publish his theory on evolution?

What unique animals did Darwin find on the islands? (choose all that apply)

• Tortoises

• Iguanas

• Finches

• Frogs

Charles Darwin was born in

• 1809

• 1909

• 2009

• 1689

Darwin came up with the theory that evolution happens over time as organisms that are best adapted to their environment survive to pass on their DNA. What is this process called?

• extinction

• fossilization

• natural selection

• variation

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The Galapagos Islands are off the coast of ________________.

• North America

• South America

• Central America

• Antarctica

Genetic Changes in a population over a long period of time is called:

• half-life

• evolution

• homologous structure

• All of the above

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What is the term that describes organisms changing over time?

• mutation

• evolution

• extinction

• fossilization

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What can you infer from the fact that Darwin studied theology (religion) before dedicating the rest of his life to science?

• He didn't like his theology professors at school

• Theology didn't captivate his mind the same way science did

• He thought that no one should study theology

• He remained deeply religious throughout his life

In the term "survival of the fittest," what does "fittest" mean?

• the strongest and best in shape

• the most intelligent

• the best adapted to the environment

• the most attractive

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