Quiz on Historical Naturalists and Theories

What theory did Jean-Baptiste Lamarck propose?

• Natural selection

• Inheritance of acquired characteristics

• Catastrophism

• Uniformitarianism

What did Georges Cuvier develop?

• Theory of evolution

• Catastrophism

• Uniformitarianism

• Natural selection

What was the name of the ship Charles Darwin traveled on during his voyage to the Galapagos Islands?

• HMS Beagle

• USS Enterprise

• RMS Titanic

• SS Minnow

What type of climate does Santa Cruz Island have?

• Lush and green

• Dry and rocky

• Volcanic and diverse

• Harsh and arid

Which island is known for having waved albatrosses as a unique wildlife adaptation?

• Santa Cruz Island

• Española Island

• Fernandina Island

• Santiago Island

What is a notable feature of the climate on Fernandina Island?

• Very hot, rocky, and covered in lava fields

• Dry lowlands with freshwater springs

• Semi-arid with rugged coastlines

• Mix of dry coastal areas and humid highlands

Which island is known for its unique species of mockingbirds studied by Darwin?

• Santa Cruz Island

• Fernandina Island

• Floreana Island

• Isabela Island

What adaptation do marine iguanas have to help them absorb more heat?

• Lighter skin

• Longer tails

• Darker skin

• Larger eyes

What is the purpose of the saddleback shells in tortoises on certain islands?

• To swim faster

• To reach higher vegetation

• To protect from predators

• To store water

What factor is associated with each species of Galapagos giant tortoises?

• A specific volcano

• A specific type of vegetation

• A specific predator

• A specific climate