10 Questions
What is the main factor that influenced the differences in neck length and shell shape among Galapagos tortoises?
Adaptation to their environment
According to Darwin's observations, what did the differences in beak size and shape among Galapagos finches represent?
Common ancestry
What was the original planned duration of the HMS Beagle voyage?
Two years
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the islands visited during the HMS Beagle voyage?
Hawaii
What was the name of the book published in 1859 that presented Darwin's theory of evolution?
The Origin of Species
What was the name of the naval vessel used during the HMS Beagle voyage?
HMS Beagle
Which of the following best describes the concept of natural selection, as implied in the text?
The process by which organisms with favorable traits survive and reproduce more successfully than others
What was the name of the commander of the HMS Beagle voyage?
Robert FitzRoy
Which of the following statements about the Galapagos iguanas is supported by the text?
No information about Galapagos iguanas is provided
What was the starting point of the HMS Beagle voyage?
Plymouth, England
Test your knowledge on Darwin's argument for the common ancestry of life and natural selection as the cause of speciation, as well as the evidence that supports the theory of evolution. Topics include clues about ancestry, variation of species, classification based on common ancestry, and morphology.
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