Darwin's Theory of Evolution Through natural selection Quiz 3

Darwin theorized that individuals having an advantage due to their traits or abilities will be more likely to survive and reproduce.  This theory is known as

• evolution
• speciation
• adaptation
• natural selection

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What is survival of the fittest?

• It is where the fittest die out and therefore reproduce and pass on their genes
• It is where the fittest die out and therefore can't reproduce and pass on their genes
• It is where the fittest don't die out and therefore can't reproduce and pass on their genes
• It is where the fittest don't die out and therefore reproduce and pass on their genes

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Which of the following ideas is supported by Darwin’s observation of local variation among tortoises in the Galápagos Islands? 

• artificial selection
• adaptation
• acquired characteristics
• tendency towards perfection

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Charles Darwin’s observation that finches of different species on the Galápagos Islands have many similar physical characteristics supports the hypothesis that these finches 
 

• have the ability to interbreed.
  have the ability to interbreed.
• acquired traits through use and disuse.
• all eat the same type of food.
• descended from a common ancestor.

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Darwin's ship?

• HMS Finch

• HMS Beagle

What series of islands off the coast of South America did Darwin spend considerable amount of time and greatly influence Darwin's work.

• Hawaiian Islands

• Galapagos Islands

Darwin collected what type of evidence on his voyage?

• Fossil & Specimen Evidence

• DNA & Biochemical Evidence

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What is the result of "Survival of the Fittest"?

• Evolution (populations change over time)

• Genetic Equilibrium (populations remain unchanged over time)

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Populations are controlled by war, disease & famine.

• Malthus

• Hutton

• Lyell

• Lamarck

• Wallace

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Wrote "Principles of Geology". Geologic events that occurred in the past will continue to occur in the future.

• Malthus

• Hutton

• Lyell

• Lamarck

• Wallace

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