Darwin and Evolution Quiz

What is the main idea of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?

• Animals can change their color whenever they want.

• Species change over time through natural selection.

• Plants grow faster in the sunlight.

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What is natural selection?

• A process where animals choose their favorite food.

• A process where the strongest survive and reproduce.

• A process where plants grow taller than animals.

Which of the following is an example of adaptation?

• A bird learning to sing a new song.

• A fish developing gills to breathe underwater.

• A cat playing with a ball of yarn.

What evidence supports the theory of evolution?

• Fossils showing changes in species over time.

• The color of the sky.

• The taste of different fruits.

What did Charles Darwin study to develop his theory?

• Stars and planets.

• Animals and plants on the Galápagos Islands.

• Rocks and minerals.

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Why do some animals have camouflage?

• To look pretty.

• To hide from predators and survive.

• To make friends with other animals.

What is a key concept of genetics?

• The study of weather patterns.

• The study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.

• The study of ancient civilizations.

How do animals adapt to their environment?

• By changing their favorite food.

• By developing traits that help them survive.

• By moving to a different country.

What is one of Darwin's contributions to science?

• Inventing the telephone.

• Developing the theory of evolution by natural selection.

• Discovering electricity.

Which of the following is an example of evolutionary evidence?

• A new video game.

• Similar bone structures in different animals.

• A recipe for a cake.