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What is the primary mechanism by which evolution occurs in populations over time?

• Natural selection

• Genetic drift

• Mutation

• Gene flow

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Which scientist is most famously associated with the theory of evolution by natural selection?

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

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In the context of evolution, what does the term 'fitness' refer to?

• The physical strength of an organism

• The ability to survive and reproduce

• The speed of an organism

• The intelligence of an organism

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Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure in humans?

• Appendix

• Heart

• Liver

• Brain

What is the term for the process by which new species arise from existing species?

• Speciation

• Extinction

• Adaptation

• Migration

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Which of the following is a type of evidence for evolution that involves the study of similarities and differences in the embryos of different species?

• Fossil record

• Comparative embryology

• Biogeography

• Molecular biology

What is the name of the ship on which Charles Darwin made his famous voyage that contributed to his theory of evolution?

• HMS Victory

• HMS Beagle

• HMS Endeavour

• HMS Discovery

Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?

• Breeding dogs for specific traits

• Wolves hunting in packs

• Birds migrating south for the winter

• Fish swimming upstream to spawn

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What is the term for the random change in allele frequencies in a population, which can lead to evolution?

• Genetic drift

• Natural selection

• Gene flow

• Mutation

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'survival of the fittest'?

• The strongest individuals survive

• The most intelligent individuals survive

• The individuals best adapted to their environment survive

• The fastest individuals survive

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