Galapagos Finch Video Questions

What happeded in 1977 that drastically affected the environment?

• Flooding

• Drought

• Extreme high temperatures

• Extreme cold

Because of what occurred in 1977, what was the only type of seeds available to the finches?

• Only small seeds were available

• Only large spiky seeds were available

• Both large and small seeds were available

• There were no seeds on the island

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Which finches survived the changes of 1977?

• Finches with small beaks

• Finches with large beaks

• All finches died

• All finches lived without any deaths occurring

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What happened in 1983 that changed the environment?

• Excessive rains from El Nino

• Drought

• Extreme high temperatues

• Extreme cold

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Due to the events that occurred in 1983, what type(s) of seeds were available to the finches?

• Only large spiky seeds existed

• Only small seeds existed

• Both sized seeds were available but mostly small

• No seeds were available

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What type of plant grew abundantly because of what occurred in 1983?

• Large seed plants with spiky seeds

• Vines with small seeds

• Cacti

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What event occurred in 1985 that affected the environment?

• Drought

• Flooding due to El Nino

• Extreme Heat

• Extreme cold

After 1985, what type of plant almost disappeared from the environment?

• Large seed plants

• Small seed plants

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Due to what occurred in 1985, which type of finch was able to survive and reproduce?

• Large beaked finches

• Small beaked finches

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How long did the scientists study the finches on the island in the Galapagos?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 40 years