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- 1. Multiple Choice
During his journey on the HMS Beagle, Darwin's natural laboratory was the _________________.
Aleutian Islands
Hawaiian Islans
Galapagos Islands
Marshall Islands
- 2. Multiple Choice
What are the birds that Darwin study during his journeys on the HMS Beagle.
Penguins
Pigeons
Finches
Eagles
- 3. Multiple Choice
Who did not influence Darwin in his Theory of Evolution.
Lyell
Malthus
Mendel
Wallace
- 4. Multiple Choice
A chart that makes connections between species is called a _____________.
pedigree
homology chart
cladogram
geologic scale
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are modern evidence of evolution?
Homology
Biochemistry
Genetic
All of these
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are factors in Darwin's Theory of Evolution.
There are Variations in the Species.
More are Produced than Can Survive.
There is Competition for available Resources.
All of these
- 7. Multiple Choice
In regards to evolution the term "fitness" means...
to remain healthy.
to pass on heritable traits.
to adapt to the environment.
to compete for survival.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Darwin's theory is summarized by , Survival of the Fittest by
Competition for Resources.
Means of Natural Selection.
Adaptation and Change to the Environment.
Only the Strong Survive.
- 9. Multiple Choice
The study of pre-birth organisms for evidence for evolution is called
Homology
Comparative Anatomy
Biochemistry
Embryology
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who based his theory of evolution based upon "use and disuse", where new traits are passed each generation.
Linnaeus
Lyell
Malthus
Lamarck
- 11. Multiple Choice
Who calculated the age of the earth based upon the prophets in the Bible?
Charles Darwin
Charles Lyell
Archbishop Ussher
Jean Baptiste Lamarck
- 12. Multiple Choice
Preserved remains of organisms for evidence of evolution are...
the Fossil Record.
the Geologic Timescale.
the Homologic Record.
the Embryonic Record.
- 13. Multiple Choice
The layers of the earth for geologic study are called....
lamellae
strata
geosphere
mantle
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which form of evidence was not available in Darwin's time that is very effective today?
Natural Observation
Fossil Record
Genetic Comparison
Comparative Anatomy
- 15. Multiple Choice
The changing of organisms within a population that result in a new species is called _________.
Speciation
Species Development
Homology
Adaptation Mechanisms
- 16. Multiple Choice
Tormented about the turmoil his theory might cause, Darwin delayed publishing of his book "On the Origin of Species" until
he received permission from the Pope.
his death.
he feared Wallace would publish before him.
he was forced to by the university.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of these flightless birds was not in Darwin's study on the Beagle?
Ostrich
Emu
Rhea
Penguin
- 18. Multiple Choice
In order for a trait to be passed to the next generation it must be
heritable
modified
embryonic
acquired
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which is not part of Darwin's Theory of Evolution?
Use and disuse of characteristics determine survival.
Variation exist naturally in all species that determine ability to survive.
Competition for resources is a determining factor in survival.
Nature selects for the beneficial traits in survival.
- 20. Multiple Choice
According to the Cladogram which organisms are most closely related?
Amphibians and Primates
Crocodiles and Birds
Rabbits and Crocodiles
Ray Finned Fish and Amphibians
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