Quiz on Evolution and Paleontology Discoveries

What is the main focus of Chapter One in the document?

• The history of science

• The nature of scientific evidence

• Evolution and the nature of science

• The future of scientific research

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What significant discovery was made by a team of researchers in 2004?

• A new species of bird

• A four-foot-long fossil with features of both fish and four-legged animals

• A new type of plant

• A meteorite with ancient bacteria

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What did the bones in the fins of the shallow-water fishes allow them to do?

• Fly

• Pull themselves through plant-filled channels

• Swim faster

• Dig burrows

How do guppies in the Aripo River demonstrate microevolution?

• They evolve traits to avoid predators.

• They develop the ability to fly.

• They become larger in size.

• They change color to blend with the environment.

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What evolutionary change is demonstrated by the sea turtle laying eggs on a coastal beach?

• Ability to lay hard-shelled eggs

• Ability to fly

• Ability to breathe underwater

• Ability to photosynthesize

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What has the technique of using natural selection in industry been used to create?

• New types of plastics

• New enzymes for converting cornstalks into ethanol

• New flavors for food

• New types of metals

What is a key aspect of scientific explanations according to the text?

• They must be based on supernatural phenomena

• They must be testable

• They must be unchangeable

• They must be based on personal beliefs

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What is the cumulative activity that builds on observations and explanations in science?

• Guesswork

• Science

• Mythology

• Superstition

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What is the formal scientific definition of a theory?

• A guess based on limited evidence

• A comprehensive explanation supported by a vast body of evidence

• A proven fact

• An untested hypothesis

What does the document suggest about the beliefs of many scientists?

• They are strictly atheistic

• They see no conflict between their faith and science

• They believe science disproves all religious beliefs

• They avoid discussing religion