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How did Charles Darwin define a scientific theory?
How did Charles Darwin define a scientific theory?
- A widely accepted explanation of unobservable events
- A personal belief without any basis
- A well-supported testable explanation of natural phenomena (correct)
- An untestable explanation of natural phenomena
What was the title of the book Charles Darwin published in 1859?
What was the title of the book Charles Darwin published in 1859?
- The Galapagos Exploration
- Darwin's Evolutionary Journey
- Patterns of Diversity
- The Origin of Species (correct)
Where did Darwin observe different animals in similar grassland ecosystems?
Where did Darwin observe different animals in similar grassland ecosystems?
- North America and Africa
- Europe and Asia
- Argentina and Australia (correct)
- Antarctica and South America
What did Charles Darwin collect that resembled organisms still alive today?
What did Charles Darwin collect that resembled organisms still alive today?
What types of animals fascinated Charles Darwin on the Galápagos Islands?
What types of animals fascinated Charles Darwin on the Galápagos Islands?
How did the shape of a tortoise's shell help Darwin in his observations on the Galápagos Islands?
How did the shape of a tortoise's shell help Darwin in his observations on the Galápagos Islands?
What idea influenced Darwin's thinking based on James Hutton's theory?
What idea influenced Darwin's thinking based on James Hutton's theory?
Which animal species did Darwin observe varying greatly among the islands of the Galapagos?
Which animal species did Darwin observe varying greatly among the islands of the Galapagos?
Who proposed that an increase in population may have consequences such as resource scarcity?
Who proposed that an increase in population may have consequences such as resource scarcity?
Which individual's book 'Principles of Geography' emphasized the process of building up and tearing down geographical features?
Which individual's book 'Principles of Geography' emphasized the process of building up and tearing down geographical features?
What hypothesis did Darwin develop based on observing the characteristics of plants and animals on different islands?
What hypothesis did Darwin develop based on observing the characteristics of plants and animals on different islands?
What was the main idea that shaped Darwin’s thinking?
What was the main idea that shaped Darwin’s thinking?
What key concept was derived from Darwin's theory that some individuals are better suited to survive in a particular environment?
What key concept was derived from Darwin's theory that some individuals are better suited to survive in a particular environment?
What aspect of Darwin's observations motivated him to publish his findings?
What aspect of Darwin's observations motivated him to publish his findings?
What type of selection is responsible for breeding certain traits in organisms for human use or preference?
What type of selection is responsible for breeding certain traits in organisms for human use or preference?
Which statement best summarizes Darwin's theory of evolution?
Which statement best summarizes Darwin's theory of evolution?
What significant evidence supports the notion that living species evolved from extinct organisms?
What significant evidence supports the notion that living species evolved from extinct organisms?
