Evolution and Diversity of Life

Who said the quote, 'Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution'?

• Charles Darwin

• Theodosius Dobzhansky

• Gregor Mendel

• Alfred Wallace

Charles Darwin was (a)   years old in 1881.

• 60

• 72

• 80

• 65

Who is known as the father of the theory of evolution?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

• Galileo Galilei

Charles Darwin is famous for his work on the theory of (a)   .

• Relativity

• Evolution

• Gravity

• Quantum Mechanics

The study of fossils is known as (a)   .

• Geology

• Paleontology

• Archaeology

• Biology

What is the distance of the Galapagos Islands from South America?

• 500 km

• 1000 km

• 1500 km

• 2000 km

The Galapagos Islands are located (a)   km west of South America.

• 500

• 1000

• 1500

• 2000

What are the Galapagos Islands named after?

• Unique giant tortoises

• Unique giant lizards

• Unique giant birds

• Unique giant fish

In Spanish, 'Galápago' means (a)   . A) Turtle B) Tortoise C) Island D) Giant.

• Turtle

• Tortoise

• Island

• Giant

Which of the following animals is unique to the Galapagos Islands?

• Kangaroos

• Tortoises

• Penguins

• Elephants