Unit 4 Review

Charles Darwin:

• Wrote "On the Origin of Species"

• Studied animals in South America and the Galapagos Islands

• Was the naturalist aboard the HMS Beagle from 1831-1836

• Credit with our modern theory of evolution

• all answers are correct

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In his book, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, Charles Darwin described how species change over time. Which of the following is not part of his 4 principles that describe how natural selection works?

• variation

• overproduction

• mutation

• competition

Certain insects resemble the twigs of trees on which they live. Based on Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection, the most likely reason for this trait is that:

• A single gene mutation likely caused the resemblance.

• Genes were transferred from the tree to the insects.

• The insects changed because they ate the bark of the tree.

• Many years of mutations, adaptations, and natural selection helped the insects to develop these features.

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Which adaptation helps this gecko catch prey as well as hide from predators?

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Camouflage

• Overproduction of offspring

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Identify the evidence for evolution being described by the image.

• embryology

• fossils

• DNA and proteins

• homologous structures

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Which of Darwin's principles of natural selection is demonstrated when a male bower bird is able to out-compete other members of his species and survive?

• Variation

• Overproduction

• Survival of the fittest

• Competition

What principle of natural selection is shown when a female fish releases over 1,000 eggs?

• Variation

• Overproduction

• Survival of the fittest

• Competition

Which principle of natural selection is illustrated by two male lions fighting to establish dominance over a territory and its resources?

• Variation

• Overproduction

• Survival of the fittest

• Competition

What principle of natural selection is demonstrated when a female Jersey cow produces more milk than other members of her species?

• Variation

• Overproduction

• Survival of the fittest

• Competition

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What is the name for the change in DNA that may lead to adaptations for survival?

• Food

• Offspring

• Introduction of a new species

• Mutation

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