Evolutionary Processes and Patterns

The video tutorial by Daniel Brooke covers the patterns of evolution, including divergent evolution, adaptive radiation, convergent evolution, parallel evolution, and co-evolution. Each pattern is explained with examples, such as Darwin's finches for adaptive radiation and the relationship between predators and prey for co-evolution. The tutorial also discusses speciation, ecological niches, and the influence of environmental factors on evolution.

What is the primary process through which new species adapt to their environment?

• Genetic Drift

• Mutation

• Artificial Selection

• Natural Selection

Which pattern of evolution involves species evolving from a common ancestor and becoming more different over time?

• Divergent Evolution

• Parallel Evolution

• Convergent Evolution

• Co-evolution

What is allopatric speciation?

• Speciation without geographical barriers

• Speciation due to geographical barriers

• Speciation due to genetic mutations

• Speciation through artificial selection

Which of the following is an example of adaptive radiation?

• Darwin's finches

• Dolphins and sharks

• Predator and prey

• Marsupials and placental mammals

What advantage does adaptive radiation provide to organisms?

• Increased competition

• Less genetic diversity

• More ecological niches to exploit

• Decreased food availability

Which pattern of evolution involves different species developing similar traits independently?

• Divergent Evolution

• Co-evolution

• Convergent Evolution

• Parallel Evolution

What is an example of convergent evolution?

• Dolphins and ichthyosaurs

• Darwin's finches

• Marsupials and placental mammals

• Monkeys and apes

What is parallel evolution?

• Species evolving in different environments

• Species evolving along similar lines in similar environments

• Species evolving due to human intervention

• Species evolving due to random mutations

Who coined the term 'co-evolution'?

• Alfred Wallace

• Charles Darwin

• Paul Alex and Peter River

• Gregor Mendel

Which of the following is an example of co-evolution?

• Darwin's finches

• Dolphins and sharks

• Predator and prey

• Marsupials and placental mammals