Darwinian Evolution

Who proposed the Theory of Evolution?

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

What was the primary goal of Charles Darwin during his voyage on the HMS Beagle?

• To study marine life exclusively

• To collect plant and animal specimens in various regions

• To map the unexplored territories of South America

• To conduct geological surveys

What significant work did Charles Darwin publish in 1859?

• The Descent of Man

• On the Origin of Species

• The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals

• The Voyage of the Beagle

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What did Darwin observe about species while aboard the HMS Beagle?

• Species vary only locally

• Species do not vary

• Species vary globally, locally, and over time

• Species are static over time

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What is unique about the Galapagos Islands according to Darwin's observations?

• The islands are very far apart

• The islands have the same ecological conditions

• The islands are close together but have different ecological conditions

• The islands are uninhabitable

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What did Darwin notice about the fossils he collected compared to living organisms?

• They were completely different with no similarities.

• They were smaller but similar.

• They were similar to some living organisms.

• They were larger and showed no resemblance.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the principles discussed in Darwin's "On the Origin of Species"?

• Adaptation

• Survival of the Fittest

• Natural Selection

• Genetic Drift

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What concept from Darwin's book suggests that the best-adapted organisms are more likely to survive?

• Common Descent

• Natural Selection

• Survival of the Fittest

• Species Variation

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What is the purpose of mimicry in the scarlet king snake as described in the image?

• To attract mates

• To find food more easily

• To scare off predators by resembling a more dangerous species

• To regulate its body temperature

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What does "fitness" in biological terms describe?

• The ability of an organism to lift weights

• The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment

• The ability of an organism to run fast

• The ability of an organism to eat a lot

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