Darwin's Five Points

Which of the following is NOT one of Darwin's Five Points?

• Natural Selection

• Overproduction

• Genetic Drift

• Struggle for Existence

What does the concept of 'Overproduction' in Darwin's theory imply?

• Species produce more offspring than can survive

• Species produce just enough offspring to maintain population

• Species produce fewer offspring to ensure survival

• Species produce offspring only in favorable conditions

In Darwin's theory, what is meant by 'Struggle for Existence'?

• Competition among species for resources

• Cooperation among species for survival

• Adaptation to environmental changes

• Migration to new habitats

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Which of the following best describes 'Variation' in Darwin's theory?

• Differences among individuals within a species

• Differences between species

• Differences in ecosystems

• Differences in climate

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How does 'Natural Selection' lead to evolution according to Darwin?

• By selecting traits that are beneficial for survival

• By eliminating all variations

• By creating new species instantly

• By random chance

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What role does 'Adaptation' play in Darwin's theory of evolution?

• It helps species survive in changing environments

• It causes species to become extinct

• It prevents any changes in species

• It leads to overproduction

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Which experiment could demonstrate the principle of 'Natural Selection'?

• Breeding plants in different soil types

• Observing finches with different beak sizes

• Mixing chemicals to form new compounds

• Measuring temperature changes in water

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What is the significance of 'Survival of the Fittest' in Darwin's theory?

• It explains why only the strongest survive

• It describes the survival of organisms best adapted to their environment

• It means survival of the largest organisms

• It refers to survival through cooperation

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How does 'Descent with Modification' relate to Darwin's theory?

• It explains how species change over generations

• It describes the descent of species from a common ancestor

• It refers to the modification of ecosystems

• It involves the modification of individual organisms

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Which of the following is an example of 'Natural Selection' in action?

• Peppered moths changing color during the Industrial Revolution

• Birds migrating south for the winter

• Fish swimming upstream to spawn

• Trees losing leaves in autumn

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