Question 1

Which process describes the population's change over time?

Accepted Answer

<P>evolution</P>

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<P>adaptation</P>

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Natural Selection

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reproduction

Question 2

Who among the list was responsible for formulating the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection?

Accepted Answer

Charles Darwin

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Erasmus Darwin

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Jean Baptist Lamarck

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Gregor Mendel

Question 3

Who proposed the Theory of Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Erasmus Darwin

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Charles Darwin

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Gregor Mendel

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Jean Baptist Lamarck

Question 4

Which aspect of Lamarck’s theory is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Acquired traits are inherited.

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New species evolved from previous species.

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Evolution works at the population level.

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DNA is the mechanism for inheritance.

Question 5

Why is Lamarck considered an influential person in the field of evolution?

Accepted Answer

He was the first to try to explain how new species evolve.

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He bred giraffes to have long necks.

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He considered DNA as the mechanism of inheritance.

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He cut the tail of mice to demonstrate acquired characteristics.

Question 6

Which statement BEST explains the Theory of Natural Selection?

Accepted Answer

In nature, the organism with desirable characteristics may survive, while those with weaker traits may not.

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Organisms develop desirable structures to survive in a given environment.

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Acquired characteristics of parents can be passed onto offspring.

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Organs that are not used may disappear, while organs that are constantly used may develop.

Question 7

When does Charles Darwin formulate his ideas concerning the causes of evolution?

Accepted Answer

During his voyage on HMS Beagle especially after he reached the Galapagos Island.

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When he published his book On the Origin of Species.

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Before he began his voyage of exploration around the world on HMS Beagle.

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When he was a student at Cambridge University.

Question 8

What will happen to a population of species if they cannot adapt to the environmental changes?

Accepted Answer

becomes extinct

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changes into another species

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changes their structure to survive

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becomes stronger

Question 9

Which statement is NOT TRUE about Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Darwin used DNA evidence to support the process of Natural Selection.

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Darwin wrote the book Origin of Species by Natural Selection

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Darwin proposed Natural Selection as the mechanism for species change over time.

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Darwin observed variations within the organisms in the Galapagos Islands.

Question 10

Which is the major concept included in Lamarck’s theory of evolution?

Accepted Answer

Body structure can change according to the action of the organism.

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Population size decreases the rate of evolution.

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Change is the result of survival of the fittest.

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Artificial selection is the basis for evolution.

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