WorksheetsGalapagos Islands
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Where are the Galapagos Islands located?
560 miles east of South America
560 miles west of South America
560 miles north of South America
560 miles south of South America
The Galapagos Islands are part of which country?
Peru
Colombia
Ecuador
Chile
What is the approximate population of the Galapagos Islands?
13,000
23,000
33,000
43,000
In which year did Charles Darwin visit the Galapagos Islands?
1825
1835
1845
1855
What observations led Darwin to develop his theory of evolution?
Differences in plant species
Differences in marine life
Differences in finches and tortoises
Differences in volcanic formations
What is the main concept of Darwin's theory of natural selection?
All organisms remain unchanged
Organisms adapt to their environment and pass on their genes
Only the largest organisms survive
Organisms cannot adapt to new environments
When was the Galapagos National Park established?
1949
1959
1969
1979
What was created in 1998 to protect marine life?
Galapagos Marine Reserve
Galapagos Ocean Sanctuary
Galapagos Sea Protection Zone
Galapagos Aquatic Park
What type of islands make up the Galapagos archipelago?
Coral islands
Continental islands
Volcanic islands
Sedimentary islands
What are two main conservation efforts mentioned for the Galapagos?
Tourism control and wildlife counting
Plant cultivation and species introduction
Habitat restoration and invasive species removal
Building restrictions and pollution control
