The Theory of Evolution

Question 1

Darwin observed that finches on the Galapagos Islands have different kinds of beaks.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Finch 4 is adapted to eat small insects that live in tiny holes.

Question 2

Which scientist first named humans Homo sapiens?

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Linnaeus

Question 3

Which best describes Darwin’s studies that led to the theory of evolution?

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observations and data collected over many years

Question 4

Suppose a species of snake is living in a certain area. Some of the snakes in the population are black and some are orange. Over time, the area changes and the orange snakes have a harder time blending in with the environment. This makes it difficult for the orange snakes to catch food.According to Darwin’s theory of evolution, what will most likely happen to this snake population over time?

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The black snakes will survive and reproduce, passing on their traits to their offspring. Few orange snakes will remain in the population.

Question 5

How did Linnaeus classify organisms?

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by genus and species

Question 6

How were Lamarck’s and Darwin’s ideas most similar?

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Both stated that traits were passed on to offspring.

Question 7

Which descriptions of evolution are accurate? Select three options.It occurs within an individual’s lifetime.It occurs over many generations.It applies only to an individual.It applies to an entire population.It happens at the genetic level.

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It occurs over many generations.; It applies to an entire population.; It happens at the genetic level.

Question 8

According to Darwin’s theory of evolution, how are the finches that live on the Galapagos Islands similar to members of a family tree?

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All of the finches share common ancestors.

Question 9

What are the preserved remains of organisms that provide evidence to support Darwin’s theory of evolution?

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fossils

Question 10

Which list includes the main components of Darwin’s theory of evolution?

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Natural selection drives evolution, the evolution of a population happens slowly, organisms have common ancestors, and organisms change over time.

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