Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution
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What idea significantly influenced Darwin's thinking?

  • Inheritance of Acquired Traits
  • Publication of Origin of Species
  • Lamarck's Theory of Evolution (correct)
  • Use and Disuse

    • What observation did Darwin make about the finches in the Galapagos islands?

  • They were identical in every aspect
  • They were all the same color
  • They had different numbers of chromosomes
  • They had distinct bills (correct)

    • Which key concept is derived from Darwin's theory that states some individuals are better suited to survive in a particular environment?

  • Artificial Selection
  • Natural Selection (correct)
  • Inherited Variation
  • Adaptation

    • What does Darwin's theory suggest about inherited variation within populations or species?

    <p>It exists within genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main driver for Darwin to publish his findings?

    <p>The field work of Russel Wallace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept derived from Darwin's theory involves the intentional breeding of organisms for specific traits?

    <p>Artificial Selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Darwin's theory, what tends to happen to traits that make individuals better suited to survive and reproduce in a population?

    <p>They spread in the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

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