Darwin's Finches and the Evidence for Evolution

Darwin's Finches and the Evidence for Evolution

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Science, Biology

10th - 12th Grade

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01:29

The video discusses the comparison of bird species, focusing on Darwin's finches from the Galapagos Islands. It explains how these finches led Charles Darwin to develop his theory of evolution and speciation. The concept of speciation is described as the evolution of new species from a single existing species. The video also highlights the evidence supporting the theory of natural selection and evolution.

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1.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What observation did Charles Darwin make about the finches in the Galapagos Islands?

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is speciation?

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How many distinct species of finches are there in the Galapagos Islands?

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What do scientists believe about the origin of the Galapagos finches?

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next topic introduced after discussing the evolutionary relationships of finches?