Quiz on Natural Selection

What happens to some mice in the process of natural selection as shown in the diagram?

• Some mice are eaten by birds.

• All mice survive and reproduce.

• Mice migrate to a new area.

• Mice change color to avoid predators.

Which organisms are most likely to survive in natural selection?

• Organisms best suited for their environment.

• Organisms that are the largest.

• Organisms that are the fastest.

• Organisms that are the most colorful.

What is a key component of natural selection?

• Variation in traits among individuals.

• Uniformity in traits among individuals.

• Random changes in the environment.

• Migration of all individuals.

What was the name of the ship Darwin traveled on during his research?

• HMS Beagle

• HMS Endeavour

• HMS Victory

• HMS Discovery

Which of the following locations was not part of Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle?

• Sydney

• Cape Town

• New York

• Rio de Janeiro

What does the document suggest about the beaks of finches?

• They are all the same.

• They vary among individuals.

• They are irrelevant to survival.

• They are identical to other birds.

What is the significance of Darwin's observation about populations?

• It led to the discovery of DNA.

• It supported the theory of natural selection.

• It disproved evolution.

• It was irrelevant to biology.

What does the document imply about the role of variation in evolution?

• It is unnecessary.

• It is crucial for adaptation.

• It is a hindrance.

• It is a minor factor.

Why will more black mice survive over time according to the document?

• They are faster than tan mice.

• They are more visible to predators.

• They are able to survive and reproduce.

• They are less visible to predators.

What is the main reason for the change in mouse population color over time?

• Black mice are more attractive.

• Black mice are better at finding food.

• Black mice are better at surviving and reproducing.

• Black mice are faster runners.