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Darwin's Theory of Evolution Quiz
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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
  • Study Notes

    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.

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