20 Questions
Which field of study provides evidence of evolution through the study of the geographic distribution of species?
Biogeography
What does an understanding of continent movement and modern distribution of species allow us to predict?
The location and timing of evolution
Which term refers to species that are not found anywhere else in the world?
Endemic species
What is a characteristic of islands in relation to endemic species?
Endemic species on islands are often closely related to species on the nearest mainland or island
According to Darwin, how did species on islands give rise to new species?
Through adaptation to new environments
What is the main focus of biogeography?
The study of species geographic distribution
What does biogeography provide evidence of?
Evolution
Which of the following is NOT a factor that helps predict when and where different groups of species evolved?
Species interactions
What does the term 'endemic' mean in the context of species?
Found in a specific region
What did Darwin's view of life in biogeography contribute to our understanding of?
Species evolution
Which of the following best describes a scientific theory?
An explanation that accounts for many observations and integrates a variety of phenomena
What is the role of experimentation and observation in testing scientific theories?
They are used to continually test scientific theories
According to Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, what does it integrate?
Diverse areas of biological study
What does ongoing research contribute to our understanding of evolution?
It adds to our understanding of evolution
What is a hypothesis in science?
An explanation based on observations and assumptions
What must a scientific hypothesis lead to?
Additional observations or an experiment
What is an experiment in science?
A scientific test that is carried out under controlled conditions
What is necessary for a hypothesis to be considered scientific?
It must be testable and falsifiable
According to Karl Popper, can a theory in the empirical sciences be proven?
No, it can only be falsified
What is the purpose of decisive experiments according to Karl Popper?
To examine a theory
Test your knowledge of biogeography, the scientific study of the geographic distribution of species and its evidence of evolution. Explore the concepts of continent movement and modern species distribution to predict the evolution of different groups. Challenge yourself with this quiz and expand your understanding of biogeography.
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