Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection Quiz

Where did Charles Darwin study wildlife that led to his theory of natural selection?

• Hawaiian Islands

• Galápagos Islands

• Canary Islands

• The local pet store’s bird section

What did Darwin mainly study to develop his theory?

• Sea turtles

• Penguins

• Finches

• Extremely photogenic lizards

What was different among the 13 species of finches?

• Their size

• Their feathers

• Their beaks

• Their taste in music

What phrase is often used to describe organisms best suited to survive?

• “Survival of the fastest”

• “Survival of the fittest”

• “Survival of the largest”

• “Survival of the snackiest”

According to the text, animals that are most successful usually:

• Eat the most food

• Avoid contact with predators

• Are the healthiest and have the most offspring

• Have the best haircuts

Match the following

• Survival of the fittest

• Ancestor

• Common relative

• Fittest

• Best suited

• Natural Selection

• Adjustment to environment

• Traits

• Characteristics

• Adaptation

Which of the following is an example of quick natural selection mentioned in the article?

• Penguins adapting to colder temperatures

• Camels storing water

• Gypsy moths changing color during the Industrial Revolution

• Cats learning to order pizza online

What happened to London during the Industrial Revolution that affected the moths?

• It became very dry

• It was covered in soot

• It had a drought

• Everyone forgot how to wash their windows

Why did dark gray moths survive better after the Industrial Revolution began?

• They could fly faster

• They blended in with the soot

• They ate more food

• They wore tiny moth-sized invisibility cloaks

What is one possible cause of natural selection mentioned at the end of the article?

• Changing seasons

• Human activity

• Animal migration

• A worldwide banana shortage