17 Questions
How did Charles Darwin define a scientific theory?
A well-supported testable explanation of natural phenomena
What was the title of the book Charles Darwin published in 1859?
The Origin of Species
Where did Darwin observe different animals in similar grassland ecosystems?
Argentina and Australia
What did Charles Darwin collect that resembled organisms still alive today?
Fossils
What types of animals fascinated Charles Darwin on the Galápagos Islands?
Land Tortoises and Marine Iguanas
How did the shape of a tortoise's shell help Darwin in his observations on the Galápagos Islands?
It was used to identify which island the tortoise belonged to
What idea influenced Darwin's thinking based on James Hutton's theory?
Geological change occurs slowly and the Earth is much older than thousands of years
Which animal species did Darwin observe varying greatly among the islands of the Galapagos?
Darwin Finches
Who proposed that an increase in population may have consequences such as resource scarcity?
Thomas Malthus
Which individual's book 'Principles of Geography' emphasized the process of building up and tearing down geographical features?
Charles Lyell
What hypothesis did Darwin develop based on observing the characteristics of plants and animals on different islands?
Separate species may have arisen from an original ancestor
What was the main idea that shaped Darwin’s thinking?
Inheritance of Acquired Traits
What key concept was derived from Darwin's theory that some individuals are better suited to survive in a particular environment?
Natural Selection
What aspect of Darwin's observations motivated him to publish his findings?
Island species showing variation and adaptation
What type of selection is responsible for breeding certain traits in organisms for human use or preference?
Artificial Selection
Which statement best summarizes Darwin's theory of evolution?
Individuals better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
What significant evidence supports the notion that living species evolved from extinct organisms?
Fossils and various other sources
Test your knowledge on Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution, which proposes the idea of natural selection as a mechanism for species adaptation. Learn about how Darwin developed his theory and the evidence he gathered to support it, including observations from his travels to diverse ecosystems.
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