Darwin's Theory: Natural Selection
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- Q1Which publication did Charles Darwin publish in 1859 that proposed the theory of natural selection?The Descent of ManOn the Origin of SpeciesVoyage of the BeagleThe Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals30s
- Q2Where did Charles Darwin conduct most of his research that led to the development of his theory of evolution?Great Barrier ReefGalapagos IslandsAmazon RainforestSerengeti Plains30s
- Q3What ship did Charles Darwin sail on during his famous voyage that influenced his ideas on evolution?HMS EndeavourHMS VictoryHMS BountyHMS Beagle30s
- Q4In which year did Charles Darwin set sail on his famous voyage aboard the HMS Beagle?185918311845182030s
- Q5Which scientist is known for his theory of uniformitarianism, influencing Charles Darwin's ideas on natural selection?Charles DarwinCharles LyellJames HuttonGregor Mendel30s
- Q6Who is considered the 'Father of Geology' and proposed the principle of gradualism, influencing Charles Darwin's understanding of geological changes?James HuttonAlfred Russel WallaceLouis PasteurCharles Lyell30s
- Q7Which scientist's work on population growth and competition for limited resources influenced Charles Darwin's concept of natural selection?Gregor MendelJean-Baptiste LamarckAlfred Russel WallaceThomas Malthus30s
- Q8Who proposed the theory of use and disuse in relation to evolution?Gregor MendelCharles DarwinJean-Baptiste LamarckAlfred Russel Wallace30s
- Q9Which of the following best describes artificial selection as proposed by Charles Darwin?elimination of unwanted traits in a population through environmental factorsselective breeding of plants and animals by humans to promote desired traitsrandom mutation of plants and animals in naturespontaneous generation of new species through natural selection30s
- Q10What term is used to describe the process of humans selecting and breeding individuals with desired traits to produce offspring with those traits?artificial selectiongenetic driftnatural selectionmutation30s
- Q11Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?Breeding dogs to have specific traitsCats adapting to their environmentDogs evolving in the wildBirds migrating across continents30s
- Q12Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?Selective breeding of corn for increased yieldNatural selection of corn in the wildRandom mutation of corn plantsCross-pollination of various plant species30s
- Q13Which of the following is NOT an example of artificial selection?Creating new dog breeds with desired traitsWild wolves evolving into different subspeciesBreeding cows for higher milk productionSelectively breeding roses for certain colors30s
- Q14What is the process by which individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, leading to the gradual change in a population over time?MutationGenetic driftGene flowNatural selection30s
- Q15How does natural selection contribute to the process of adaptation?By favoring traits that increase an organism's chances of survival and reproduction in a specific environmentBy preventing any changes in the environment over timeBy causing random mutations in an organism's DNABy promoting the development of entirely new species30s