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What was the name of the ship Charles Darwin voyaged on, which greatly influenced his scientific thinking?
What was the name of the ship Charles Darwin voyaged on, which greatly influenced his scientific thinking?
- Beagle (correct)
- Mayflower
- Endeavour
- Santa Maria
Which naturalist shared similar evolutionary ideas with Charles Darwin and prompted him to publish his theory?
Which naturalist shared similar evolutionary ideas with Charles Darwin and prompted him to publish his theory?
- Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
- Anton Dohrn
- Louis Agassiz
- Alfred Russel Wallace (correct)
What was the reason behind the delay in Charles Darwin publishing his theory of evolution by natural selection?
What was the reason behind the delay in Charles Darwin publishing his theory of evolution by natural selection?
- He was waiting for more evidence to support his theory (correct)
- He was afraid of facing criticism from the scientific community
- He wanted to publish it simultaneously with another naturalist
- He was busy exploring new scientific fields
In what region did Alfred Russel Wallace conduct important research that contributed to the theory of evolution by natural selection?
In what region did Alfred Russel Wallace conduct important research that contributed to the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Which book marked the publication of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution by means of natural selection?
Which book marked the publication of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution by means of natural selection?
In what year did Alfred Russel Wallace publish his paper on natural selection, jointly with Charles Darwin?
In what year did Alfred Russel Wallace publish his paper on natural selection, jointly with Charles Darwin?
What is the suggested reading for understanding Charles Darwin's background & education?
What is the suggested reading for understanding Charles Darwin's background & education?
Where did Charles Darwin serve as a naturalist during his famous voyage?
Where did Charles Darwin serve as a naturalist during his famous voyage?
Which event caused Alfred Russel Wallace to independently develop a theory of evolution by natural selection?
Which event caused Alfred Russel Wallace to independently develop a theory of evolution by natural selection?
Why did Darwin delay publishing his theory of evolution by natural selection?
Why did Darwin delay publishing his theory of evolution by natural selection?
What did Charles Darwin focus on during the beginnings of developing his theory?
What did Charles Darwin focus on during the beginnings of developing his theory?
Which reading material is suggested for understanding The voyage of the Beagle?
Which reading material is suggested for understanding The voyage of the Beagle?
What is the significance of the year 1861 in relation to Charles Darwin?
What is the significance of the year 1861 in relation to Charles Darwin?
Which publication is known as the largest collection of reviews and responses for any scientist?
Which publication is known as the largest collection of reviews and responses for any scientist?
What was one of the readings related to sex and movement in plants from the provided text?
What was one of the readings related to sex and movement in plants from the provided text?
What did Darwin publish after 'On the Origin of Species' that was discussed in the text?
What did Darwin publish after 'On the Origin of Species' that was discussed in the text?
Which event took place on Sat, 24 Feb – Sun, 3 Mar 2024 according to the text?
Which event took place on Sat, 24 Feb – Sun, 3 Mar 2024 according to the text?
Who authored a book about Darwin's religious views in 1883 according to the text?
Who authored a book about Darwin's religious views in 1883 according to the text?
