
Evolution and Natural Selection: A Comprehensive Quiz
Authored by Ian Gagnon
Biology
10th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Charles Darwin propose in his theory of evolution?
Organisms spontaneously generate
Species do not change over time
All species are descended from common ancestors
The Earth is less than 10,000 years old
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mechanism did Darwin propose as the primary means of evolutionary change?
Genetic drift
Natural selection
Gene flow
Mutation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an adaptation in the context of natural selection?
A random mutation in an organism's DNA
A trait that increases an organism's ability to survive and reproduce
The process by which species become more similar over time
A decrease in a population's genetic variation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is considered direct evidence for evolution?
The fossil record
The theory of relativity
The law of thermodynamics
Mathematical models
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does genetic variation occur in a population?
Through natural selection only
By acquiring traits during an organism's lifetime
Through mutations, sexual reproduction, and gene flow
It doesn't; genetic makeup of populations remains constant
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the fossil record in studying evolution?
It provides direct evidence of past life forms and their evolution over time
It shows that organisms do not change over time
It disproves the theory of natural selection
It is unrelated to the study of evolution
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes natural selection?
The process by which individuals with beneficial traits produce more offspring
A mechanism that allows individuals to adapt to their environment within their lifetimes
The random distribution of traits in a population
A theory that states organisms do not evolve
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