7 Questions
What idea significantly influenced Darwin's thinking?
Lamarck's Theory of Evolution
What observation did Darwin make about the finches in the Galapagos islands?
They had distinct bills
Which key concept is derived from Darwin's theory that states some individuals are better suited to survive in a particular environment?
Natural Selection
What does Darwin's theory suggest about inherited variation within populations or species?
It exists within genes
What was the main driver for Darwin to publish his findings?
The field work of Russel Wallace
Which concept derived from Darwin's theory involves the intentional breeding of organisms for specific traits?
Artificial Selection
According to Darwin's theory, what tends to happen to traits that make individuals better suited to survive and reproduce in a population?
They spread in the population
Explore the scientific theory of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin in his book 'The Origin of Species' in 1859. Learn about how Darwin's observations in Argentina and Australia led to his groundbreaking theory on patterns of diversity in ecosystems.
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