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WorksheetsBiopsychology - Evolution
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
The struggle for existence was a concept that was first discussed in Zoonomia by (a)
Before Darwin, the most respected theory of evolution was formulated by (a)
In Lamarck's theory, evolution was referred to as (a)
Ideas about evolution existed before Charles Darwin's theory
True
False
The idea of the inheritance of acquired characteristics was first seen in whose theory?
J.B. Lamarck
Charles Darwin
Robert Chambers
Erasmus Darwin
His theory was based on fossil records: (a)
Chambers' idea of __________ __________ was ridiculed by other scientists.
(a)
Darwin went on a voyage in 1831 on his ship: _____ _____________
(a)
The study of geology helped Darwin explain the mechanism of evolution because...(Select ALL that apply)
he understood that changes to the earth's surface happen over millennia
he read all about how trees grow tall
it gave him the idea that species also changed gradually over the years
it explained to him how changes in species happen quickly and suddenly
Charles Darwin's book on evolution is called ____ ________ ___ ________
(a)
Darwin's theory of evolution is held in high regard even today because...(Select ALL that apply)
Other theories have refuted what Darwin said
Even today there are no alternate theories to Darwin’s
A lot of evidence has been found over the years to support Darwin’s theory
Darwin was able to answer every single question about evolution
What is the evidence that species do change instead of remaining the same over time?
Similarities between animals
Fossil record
Embryological development
Variation
What are the three essential conditions of natural selection?
Variation
Selection
Inheritance
Comparison
Acquired
An Essay on the Principle of Population was written by _________ __________
Thomas Malthus
Thomas Chambers
Robert Lamarck
John Locke
The struggle for survival occurs on three levels. State any ONE:
(a)
