Evolution Practice Quiz #2

What is the name of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?

• Survival of the Fittest

• Genetic Drift

• Natural Selection

• Intelligent Design

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In which century did Charles Darwin propose his theory of evolution?

• 18th century

• 20th century

• 21st century

• 19th century

What is the process by which organisms change over time called?

• variation

• adaptation

• evolution

• mutation

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What is the term for the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment?

• natural selection

• survival of the fittest

• fitness

• adaptation

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What is the name of the famous ship on which Charles Darwin sailed during his expedition?

• HMS Dolphin

• HMS Falcon

• HMS Beagle

• HMS Eagle

What is the term for the process by which species that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce?

• Natural selection

• Mutation

• Genetic drift

• Artificial selection

What is the name of the book in which Charles Darwin first presented his theory of evolution?

• On the Origin of Species

• The Selfish Gene

• The Voyage of the Beagle

• The Descent of Man

What is the term for the inherited characteristics that increase an organism's chance of survival?

• mutations

• adaptations

• variations

• modifications

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What is the name of the scientist who independently proposed a similar theory of evolution to Charles Darwin?

• Isaac Newton

• Alfred Russel Wallace

• Marie Curie

• Gregor Mendel

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What is the term for the process by which humans breed plants and animals for specific traits?

• Unplanned breeding

• Random breeding

• Selective breeding

• Casual breeding