Darwin's Theory of Evolution Concepts

Which of the following best describes the changes Darwin observed in the species on the Galapagos Islands?

• They were identical to European species

• They were slightly changed for their specific environment

• They were completely different from any known species

• They were identical to North American species

What does "descent with modification" imply about ancestral organisms?

• They remain unchanged over time

• They spread into various habitats and adapt

• They become extinct

• They lose their ability to reproduce

Where did Darwin make the observations that led to his theory of evolution?

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Galapagos Islands

• The Sahara Desert

• The Great Barrier Reef

What is one of the key outcomes of "descent with modification"?

• Organisms become less diverse

• Organisms adapt to their specific environments

• Organisms lose their ability to evolve

• Organisms become identical

Which of the following is NOT a finch species observed by Darwin in the Galapagos?

• Geospiza magnirostris

• Geospiza fortis

• Geospiza parvula

• Passer domesticus

What does "descent with modification" suggest about the spread of ancestors?

• They remained in one location

• They spread all over the world

• They only spread in the ocean

• They spread only in deserts

What is the primary focus of Darwin's book "On the Origin of Species"?

• Human evolution

• Evolution of all life forms

• Evolution of plants

• Evolution of marine animals

What is the primary focus of Darwin's publication mentioned in the text?

• Genetic engineering

• Natural selection

• Artificial selection

• Human evolution

What role does natural selection play in heritable traits?

• It can only diminish heritable traits.

• It can amplify or diminish heritable traits.

• It can pass down acquired traits.

• It has no effect on heritable traits.

What happens to individuals with favorable traits in natural selection?

• They are less likely to survive.

• They are more likely to survive and reproduce.

• They do not pass down traits.

• They become extinct.