18 Questions
What was the main focus of Charles Darwin's famous book 'On the Origin of Species'?
It proposed a mechanism for evolution called natural selection
How did Charles Darwin's theory of evolution differ from the earlier ideas of Jean Baptiste Lamarck?
Lamarck believed in the inheritance of acquired characteristics, while Darwin proposed natural selection as the mechanism of evolution
What observation from the Galapagos Islands helped shape Darwin's theory of evolution?
The diverse array of plant and animal species on the islands
Which of the following factors did not directly influence the development of Darwin's theory of evolution?
The inheritance of acquired characteristics proposed by Jean Baptiste Lamarck
Which of the following was not a key component of Darwin's reasoning in developing his theory of evolution?
Organisms can pass on traits acquired during their lifetime to their offspring
What was the primary mechanism of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin in his 'On the Origin of Species'?
Natural selection acting on heritable variations within a population
Who proposed the idea of the inheritance of acquired characteristics?
Jean Baptiste Lamarck
Which early scientist recognized that living things changed over time and that species were descended from other species?
Jean Baptiste Lamarck
Who published 'The Origin of Species' in 1859?
Charles Darwin
What was the theory proposed by Jean Baptiste Lamarck known as?
Lamarckism
What concept did Charles Darwin's theory of evolution challenge?
Creationism
What ship did Charles Darwin travel on during his voyage that led to his theory of evolution?
HMS Beagle
What was Jean Baptiste de Lamarck's significant contribution to the development of evolutionary thought?
Introduced the principle of use and disuse in the inheritance of acquired characteristics
What was the primary mechanism of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin in his theory of natural selection?
Survival of the fittest individuals within a population
How did Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection differ from Lamarck's earlier theory of the inheritance of acquired characteristics?
Darwin's theory emphasized the role of competition and the survival of the fittest, while Lamarck's theory focused on the inheritance of characteristics acquired through use or disuse.
What was the title of the influential work published by Charles Darwin that outlined his theory of evolution by natural selection?
On the Origin of Species
How did the work of Charles Lyell influence the development of Darwin's theory of evolution?
Lyell's "Principles of Geology" provided evidence for the gradual changes of the Earth's surface over long periods of time, which supported Darwin's idea of gradual evolution.
What was the key difference between Lamarck's theory of the inheritance of acquired characteristics and Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection?
Lamarck believed that organisms could actively change their own characteristics, while Darwin emphasized the role of random variation and natural selection.
Test your knowledge on Charles Darwin's exploration of the South American coastline and the Galapagos Islands. Learn about his observations, collected specimens, and groundbreaking discoveries on natural selection and evolution.
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