Evolution and Natural Selection Quiz

The four parts of natural selection are overproduction, __________, selection, and adaptation. What is the missing term?

• Inheritance

• Genetic Variation

• Reproduction

• Mutation

Evolution is the process by which populations change over time.

• True

• False

The hollow bones of birds, which keep birds lightweight for flying, is an example of a(n) __________.

• Adaptation

• Mutation

• Selection

• Overproduction

Describe Darwin's observations on the Galápagos Islands during his voyage on the HMS Beagle.

• He observed that finches on different islands had different types of beaks, suited to their specific diets.

• He found that all finches on the islands had identical beaks, regardless of their diet.

• He discovered that reptiles on the islands could fly.

• He noted that the islands were devoid of any bird species.

How does environmental change affect the survival of a species?

• It has no effect on the survival of a species.

• It can lead to the extinction of species that cannot adapt.

• It ensures that all species will adapt and survive.

• It causes all species to migrate to new environments.

Why are only inherited traits, not acquired ones, involved in the process of natural selection?

• Because acquired traits cannot be passed on to offspring.

• Because acquired traits are more important than inherited traits.

• Because inherited traits do not vary among individuals.

• Because acquired traits are passed on to offspring.

What is the relationship between mutation, natural selection, and adaptation?

• Mutation causes natural selection, which leads to adaptation.

• Natural selection causes mutation, which prevents adaptation.

• Adaptation leads to mutation, which is then selected for by natural selection.

• Mutation is unrelated to natural selection and adaptation.

How is each of the lizards adapted to its environment?

• The lizards have adapted by changing colors to match their environment.

• The lizards have adapted by growing wings to escape predators.

• The lizards have adapted by developing webbed feet for swimming.

• The lizards have not adapted to their environment at all.

What might happen to a population of rabbits in a forest if a new predator moved to the forest?

• The rabbit population might increase due to improved defenses.

• The rabbit population might decrease if they cannot evade the new predator.

• The new predator might become friends with the rabbits.

• The rabbit population will remain unchanged.