Exploring Evolution with Charles Darwin

What was the initial career path that Charles Darwin's father expected him to follow?

• Medical doctor

• Lawyer

• School teacher

• Engineer

Which university did Charles Darwin attend for his religious studies?

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

• Christ's College, Cambridge

• Oxford University

What type of ship was the HMS Beagle?

• Research vessel

• Fishing boat

• Battleship

• Cargo ship

On which islands did Darwin make some of his most important observations?

• Caribbean Islands

• Falkland Islands

• Galapagos Islands

• Hawaiian Islands

What did Darwin observe about the finches on different islands?

• They all ate the same type of food.

• Their beak shapes varied depending on their diet.

• They all had the same beak shape.

• Their colors differed significantly.

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What did Darwin's observations of tortoises suggest about their adaptation?

• Neck length and shell shape were influenced by their habitat.

• All tortoises had the same neck length and shell shape.

• Tortoises adapted to colder climates better.

• Tortoises did not show any signs of adaptation.

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How did Darwin describe the process of evolution in his theory?

• As a quick and sudden change

• As a guided process

• As a slow and gradual adaptation

• As a series of random events

What is the main idea of Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species'?

• Evolution is a random process.

• All species were created simultaneously.

• Species evolve through natural selection.

• Species do not change over time.

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According to Darwin's theory, what determines an organism's survival?

• Age and experience

• Size and speed

• Ability to adapt to changes

• Strength and intelligence

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Where is Charles Darwin buried?

• St. Paul's Cathedral

• Cambridge University

• Natural History Museum

• Westminster Abbey