Evolutionary Biology Concepts

Evolutionary Biology Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores Charles Darwin's contributions to evolutionary biology, detailing his observations and theories on natural selection. It discusses the historical context of evolution, the evidence supporting it, and the impact of Darwin's work on modern biology. The video also explains artificial selection and how it parallels natural selection, providing a comprehensive understanding of evolution's role in shaping life on Earth.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary domain for explaining human origins before the advent of modern science?

Religion

Philosophy

Art

Literature

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the ship on which Darwin made his significant observations?

HMS Victory

HMS Endeavour

HMS Discovery

HMS Beagle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which book by Darwin laid the foundation for the field of evolutionary biology?

The Descent of Man

The Voyage of the Beagle

The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

The Origin of Species

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the process by which organisms better suited to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring?

Natural Selection

Mutation

Artificial Selection

Genetic Drift

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'descent with modification' refer to in evolutionary biology?

The sudden appearance of new species

The process of species becoming extinct

The gradual change in species over time

The migration of species to new areas

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the scientific community view the term 'theory'?

As a guess

As a hypothesis

As a model that correlates data

As an unproven idea

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which scientist first suggested the idea of evolution before Darwin, although incorrectly?

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck

Gregor Mendel

Alfred Russel Wallace

Thomas Huxley

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