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Charles darwin

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20 questions
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  • Q1
    Which theory is Charles Darwin best known for?
    the cell theory
    the theory of relativity
    the plate tectonics theory
    the theory of evolution by natural selection
    30s
  • Q2
    What is one of the key observations that led Darwin to formulate his theory of evolution?
    Uniformity in species
    Variation among species
    Global warming effects
    Creationism
    30s
  • Q3
    What did Charles Darwin propose was the main driving force behind evolution?
    mutation
    environmental changes
    genetic drift
    natural selection
    30s
  • Q4
    What do we call the remains or traces of organisms that lived in the past?
    Artifacts
    Rocks
    Fossils
    Minerals
    30s
  • Q5
    Which type of fossil forms when an organism leaves an imprint in sediment that later hardens?
    Index fossil
    Trace fossil
    Chemical fossil
    Body fossil
    30s
  • Q6
    What type of fossil forms when sediment fills the mold of an organism, creating a replica?
    Trace fossil
    Cast fossil
    Amber fossil
    Permineralized fossil
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the process by which species change over time through adaptations and natural selection called?
    evolution
    creationism
    adaptation
    characteristics
    30s
  • Q8
    What term describes species that are at risk of extinction in the near future?
    Extinct
    Abundant
    Vulnerable
    Endangered
    30s
  • Q9
    Which famous flightless bird is known to have gone extinct in the 17th century?
    Emu
    Penguin
    Dodo Bird
    Ostrich
    30s
  • Q10
    What is a common characteristic of species that are considered extinct?
    They have alternative habitats
    They are rare but still found
    No living individuals exist
    They can be seen in zoos
    30s
  • Q11
    What did the dodo bird's extinction highlight about human impact on biodiversity?
    The importance of migration
    The risk of climate change
    The benefits of conservation
    The consequences of habitat destruction
    30s
  • Q12
    What are homologous structures?
    Structures that share a common ancestry but may have different functions
    Structures that are identical in appearance across different species
    Structures that arise from environmental adaptations
    Structures that perform the same function in different species
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the significance of homologous structures in understanding evolution?
    They show how species adapt to their environment
    They provide evidence of common ancestry among species
    They demonstrate the same function in unrelated species
    They represent structures developed in isolation
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the importance of the study of embryonic development in understanding evolution?
    It focuses only on adult traits.
    It proves theories of spontaneous generation.
    It reveals how different species share common ancestry.
    It shows how species can never change.
    30s
  • Q15
    What type of fossil represents the actual remains of an organism?
    Chemical fossil
    Mold fossil
    Trace fossil
    Body fossil
    30s

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