Natural Selection and Charles Darwin's Legacy

Natural Selection and Charles Darwin's Legacy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses how scientists use fossil records to compare current species with ancient ones, highlighting Charles Darwin's contributions to the theory of evolution. Darwin's observations during his voyage on the HMS Beagle, particularly of finches in the Galapagos Islands, led to his theory of natural selection. This theory explains how species adapt to their environments over time. Despite initial controversy, Darwin's theory is now widely accepted, supported by further scientific research. The video concludes with review questions on Darwin's work.

Read more

1 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF