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Darwin's Theory of Evolution Quiz

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What did Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection emphasize?

Individuals acclimating to their environment over time

Populations varying and changing over time (correct)

Special creation of species

Species remaining unchanged over time

How did Linnaeus classify organisms?

According to their geographical location

Into increasingly more inclusive categories (correct)

According to their genetic makeup

According to the linear hierarchy of scala naturae

What is a consistent finding from the fossil record?

Older strata carry fossils that differ greatly from living organisms (correct)

Species always remain unchanged over time

Geological changes occur slowly on Earth

Older strata carry fossils similar to living organisms

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Darwin's Theory of Evolution

Darwin's theory emphasizes that populations vary and change over time
This theory challenged traditional views of a young Earth inhabited by unchanging species

Linnaeus' Method of Classification

Linnaeus grouped organisms into increasingly more inclusive categories
His classification method is hierarchical, with organisms being grouped in a nested system

Fossil Record

The fossil record suggests that older strata carry fossils that differ greatly from living organisms
This implies that geologic changes occur gradually over a long period of time on Earth

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Test your knowledge on Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection with this quiz. Explore key concepts such as the variation and change of populations over time.