Evolution and the Origins of Life

Who was the first to discover that all species are related?

• Charles Darwin

• Jane Goodall

• Louis Leakey

• David Greybeard

What is LUCA?

• A type of chimpanzee

• A tool used by early humans

• The last universal common ancestor

• A species of coral

When did the lineage of man and chimpanzee split?

• Early February

• November 20th

• December 29th

• December 31st

What groundbreaking discovery did Jane Goodall make?

• The origins of the eye

• The existence of LUCA

• The tool-making abilities of chimpanzees

• The relationship between man and animal

What did Charles Darwin's theory of evolution challenge?

• The existence of God

• The concept of natural selection

• The idea of a single creator

• The belief in a young Earth

What is the purpose of the black-and-white stripes on zebras?

• To confuse predators

• To attract mates

• To blend in with their surroundings

• To repel tsetse flies

What advantage does the mimic octopus have?

• The ability to change its appearance

• Superior vision

• Camouflage in the coral reef

• Resistance to disease

What is the purpose of the eyes of an eagle?

• To see prey from a far distance

• To camouflage in the sky

• To communicate with other eagles

• To navigate through the forest

What is the advantage of having good vision?

• Increased brain size

• Better adaptation to the environment

• Faster evolution

• Improved communication skills

What is the purpose of the spot on the euglena?

• To confuse predators

• To attract mates

• To detect light

• To camouflage in the water