WorksheetsDarwin Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Who observed variations in the characteristics of plants and animals on the Galapagos?
Hutton
Lyell
Darwin
Malthus
In addition to observing living organisms, Darwin studied the perserved remains of ancient organisms called
fossils
adaptations
homologies
vestigial structures
Which of the following ideas proposed by Lamarck was later found to be incorrect?
Acquired characterstics can be inherited.
All species are descended from other species.
Living things change over time.
There is a relationship between an organism and its environment.
Which of the following would an animal breeder use to increase the number of cows that give the most milk?
overproduction
genetic isolation
acquired characteristics
artificial selection
Who said that without certain checks on population size, there would soon be insufficient food forthe growing human population?
Malthus
Darwin
Hutton
Lamarck
Darwin's concept of natural selection was NOT influenced by
Hutton
Lyell
Malthus
Mendel
Hutton and Lyells work was important to Darwin because these scientists
explained volcanoes and earthquakes
explained all geologic events of the earth
suggested that the earth was old enough for evolution to have occured
refuted the work of Lamarck
Which is NOT true of Darwin's voyage
He sailed on the HMS Beagle
He was the ship's captain
They traveled for 5 years
They visited the Galapagos Islands
Which of the following would an animal breeder use to increase the number of cows that give the most milk?
overproduction
genetic isolation
acquired characteristics
artificial selection
Which is the best definition of epigenetics?
The study of changes in organisms caused by mutations of the genetic code.
The study of changes in organisms caused by use and disuse of organs or body parts.
The study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself.
The study of changes in organisms caused by natural selection.
