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The theory of evolution by Natural Selection

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The natuarlists who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection

a)

Thomas Malthus

b)

Gregor Mendel

c)

Charles Darwin

d)

Alfred Wegner

2.

The process by which populations change over time.

a)

natural selection

b)

variation

c)

artificial selection

d)

evolution

3.

The practice by which humans select plants or animals for breeding based on desired traits

a)

Artificial Selection

b)

Natural Selection

c)

Variation

d)

Evolution

4.

The process by which organisms tht inherit advantageous traits tend to reproduce more successfully thatn other organisms do

a)

Variation

b)

Articifial Selection

c)

Natural Selection

d)

Evolution

5.

Naturally occurring differences in traits

a)

Natural Selection

b)

Variation

c)

Mutation

d)

Evolution

6.

A change in genetic material

a)

Mutation

b)

Natural Selection

c)

Evolution

d)

Variation

7.

An inherited trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment

a)

Mutation

b)

Adaptation

c)

Natural Selection

d)

Evolution

8.

Occurs when all members of a species have died

a)

Variation

b)

Mutation

c)

Extinction

d)

Evolution

9.

A trait that is NOT passed on from parent to offspring but is rather gained from an individuals environment

a)

Inherited Trait

b)

Acquired Trait

10.

A trait that is passed down from parent to offspring

a)

Inherited Trait

b)

Acquired Trait