Lesson 4 - the theory of evolution by natural selection

The process by which populations change over time is known as:

• adaptation

• natural selection

• evolution

• mutation

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One of Darwin's most important observations was the differences in beak shapes of the Galapagos finches. He concluded that:

• these finches evolved from one species of finch

• these finches were not related

• finches remain unchanged since the beginning of time

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What might happen to this population? Infer or predict the traits of future generations.

• There will be more green beetles in the population.

• There will be more brown beetles in the population.

• There will be an equal amount of brown and green beetles in the population.

• None of these, since body color is not passed on.

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There are genetic differences in beetles, like body color. This is known as a:

• mutation

• adaptation

• selection

• variation

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The process by which organisms tht inherit advantageous traits tend to reproduce more successfully thatn other organisms do

• Variation

• Articifial Selection

• Natural Selection

• Evolution

Naturally occurring differences in traits

• Natural Selection

• Variation

• Mutation

• Evolution

An inherited trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment

• Mutation

• Adaptation

• Natural Selection

• Evolution

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Many organisms have structural adaptations to help them survive. Which structural adaptation does this picture show?

• Mimicry
• Mouth Shape
• Body Shape
• Camouflage

These birds are all from the same species; however, they have slight differences in their beak shape. What term would we use to describe these differences?

• Camouflage
• Adaptations
• Variations
• Selective Breeding

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Animals use different types of adaptations to help them survive. What type of adaptation is this: "The jackrabbit stays still during the hottest part of the day, helping it conserve energy."

• Behavioral
• Structural
• Functional