Darwin's theory of evolution (intro/terms)

Darwin's theory of evolution (intro/terms)

9th Grade

21 Qs

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Darwin's theory of evolution (intro/terms)

Darwin's theory of evolution (intro/terms)

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Quiz

Biology

9th Grade

Easy

Created by

Maria Elena Pinlac

Used 12+ times

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21 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This refers to the great number and immense variety of species on Earth.

diversity of life

natural selection

overproduction of offspring

variation in a population

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is the process by which species accumulate differences from their ancestors as they adapt to different environments over time.

descent with modification

use and disuse

inheritance of acquired characteristics

gradualism/ uniformitarianism

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In this concept, each life form, perfect and permanent, has its allotted rung on a ladder that arranges life-forms in order of increasing complexity.

scala naturae

nested hierarchies

diversity of life

binomial nomenclature

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This refers to the two-part naming system of organisms.

binomial nomenclature

scala naturae

natural selection

artificial selection

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In this system, similar species are grouped into increasingly inclusive categories.

nested hierarchies

natural selection

scala naturae

binomial nomenclature

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This concept states that the Earth has largely been shaped by sudden, short-lived, violent events, possibly worldwide in scope.

catastrophism

gradualism/ uniformitarianism

natural selection

artificial selection

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This concept states that the Earth’s geologic features could be explained by slow but continuous processes that result in a cumulative effect.

catastrophism

gradualism/ uniformitarianism

natural selection

artificial selection

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