Unit 9 Evolution Study Questions

What is the concept of evolution as depicted in the image?

• Change over time

• Sudden transformation

• Static existence

• Instant creation

Who is the historical figure associated with the theory of evolution shown in the image?

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

Which islands did Darwin visit in September 1835 during his voyage?

• Falkland Islands

• Galapagos Islands

• Hawaiian Islands

• Canary Islands

Which characteristic is unique to the Galapagos Islands?

• They have very different climates.

• They are known for their tropical rainforests.

• They are famous for their sandy beaches.

• They have a single climate zone.

How are the animals on The Galapagos Islands unique?

• They are identical to mainland species.

• They are unique because they are the same on every island.

• Island species varied from mainland species and from island-to-island species.

• They are unique because they do not vary at all.

What is Evolution?

• A sudden change in an individual's characteristics

• An inheritable change in the characteristics of a population from one generation to the next

• A temporary change in an organism's behavior

• A change in the environment affecting a species

How long does Evolution take?

• A few days

• A few weeks

• Over long periods of time

• Instantly

What does Darwin's theory suggest about the reproduction of organisms in nature?

• All offspring survive and reproduce.

• Organisms produce fewer offspring than can survive.

• Many offspring do not survive or reproduce.

• Only the strongest organisms reproduce.

What is one reason more organisms are produced than can survive, according to Darwin's theory?

• Because resources are unlimited.

• Because members of each species must compete for a limited amount of resources and some will not survive.

• Because all organisms have the same advantages.

• Because organisms do not need to compete for survival.

According to Darwin's theory, why does a struggle for existence occur among organisms?

• Because all organisms are identical

• Because there is a limited amount of resources

• Because there is no competition for resources

• Because organisms do not adapt to their environment