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What does the Theory of Evolution explain?
What does the Theory of Evolution explain?
- The structure of DNA
- The formation of galaxies
- The diversity of life on Earth (correct)
- The origin of life on Earth
What is a scientific theory?
What is a scientific theory?
- An unproven hypothesis
- An explanation supported by evidence and testable (correct)
- A mystical belief
- A guess with no evidence
What did Charles Darwin do during his trip on the Beagle?
What did Charles Darwin do during his trip on the Beagle?
- Studied galaxies and stars
- Wrote poetry about nature
- Made many observations and collected evidence (correct)
- Discovered a new species of fish
What did Darwin collect that are preserved remains of ancient organisms?
What did Darwin collect that are preserved remains of ancient organisms?
What did Darwin observe about the traits of organisms on the Galápagos Islands?
What did Darwin observe about the traits of organisms on the Galápagos Islands?
What influenced Darwin the most during his observations on the Galápagos Islands?
What influenced Darwin the most during his observations on the Galápagos Islands?
What did Darwin observe about the diversity of organisms?
What did Darwin observe about the diversity of organisms?
Why did Darwin wonder why some fossils represented by the __________ had disappeared?
Why did Darwin wonder why some fossils represented by the __________ had disappeared?
What were traits like shell shapes that varied from island to island an example of?
What were traits like shell shapes that varied from island to island an example of?
What does the term 'Evolution' refer to in the context provided?
What does the term 'Evolution' refer to in the context provided?
What did most Europeans in Darwin's day believe about the age of the Earth?
What did most Europeans in Darwin's day believe about the age of the Earth?
According to Thomas Malthus, what would happen if the human population continued to grow rapidly?
According to Thomas Malthus, what would happen if the human population continued to grow rapidly?
What did Lamarck propose about organisms and evolution?
What did Lamarck propose about organisms and evolution?
When does Darwin argue that species are descended from?
When does Darwin argue that species are descended from?
What kind of evolution results in isolated populations of a species evolving independently?
What kind of evolution results in isolated populations of a species evolving independently?
What is the term for structures that have different mature forms but develop from the same embryonic tissues?
What is the term for structures that have different mature forms but develop from the same embryonic tissues?
What does adaptive radiation refer to?
What does adaptive radiation refer to?
What is the main evidence provided by similarities in embryology among animals?
What is the main evidence provided by similarities in embryology among animals?
What is the term for individual differences within a species that increase the population's chance of survival?
What is the term for individual differences within a species that increase the population's chance of survival?
What kind of selection involves animal breeders selecting only animals with desirable traits for breeding?
What kind of selection involves animal breeders selecting only animals with desirable traits for breeding?
What is the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms?
What is the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms?
What is an explanation of natural events that is supported by evidence and can be tested?
What is an explanation of natural events that is supported by evidence and can be tested?
What did Darwin collect that are the preserved remains of ancient organisms?
What did Darwin collect that are the preserved remains of ancient organisms?
Why did Darwin wonder why some fossils represented by the ____________ had disappeared?
Why did Darwin wonder why some fossils represented by the ____________ had disappeared?
What did Darwin notice about many plants and animals during his observations?
What did Darwin notice about many plants and animals during his observations?
What did Darwin observe about the traits of organisms on the Galápagos Islands?
What did Darwin observe about the traits of organisms on the Galápagos Islands?
What influenced Darwin the most during his observations on the Galápagos Islands?
What influenced Darwin the most during his observations on the Galápagos Islands?
What did Darwin wonder about animals living on different islands of the Galápagos?
What did Darwin wonder about animals living on different islands of the Galápagos?
What type of evolution involves isolated populations of a species evolving independently?
What type of evolution involves isolated populations of a species evolving independently?
What did Darwin observe about the diversity of organisms?
What did Darwin observe about the diversity of organisms?
What did most Europeans in Darwin's day believe about the age of the Earth?
What did most Europeans in Darwin's day believe about the age of the Earth?
What concept did Jean-Baptiste Lamarck propose about organisms constantly striving to improve themselves?
What concept did Jean-Baptiste Lamarck propose about organisms constantly striving to improve themselves?
What is the main evidence provided by homologous body structures?
What is the main evidence provided by homologous body structures?
When isolated populations of a species evolve independently, what type of evolution is observed?
When isolated populations of a species evolve independently, what type of evolution is observed?
What did Charles Darwin argue was the process responsible for species alive today?
What did Charles Darwin argue was the process responsible for species alive today?
What does the Theory of Evolution explain regarding individuals best suited to their environment?
What does the Theory of Evolution explain regarding individuals best suited to their environment?
Which process results in different species with different ancestors developing similar characteristics?
Which process results in different species with different ancestors developing similar characteristics?
What is defined as individual differences within a species that increase a population’s chance of survival?
What is defined as individual differences within a species that increase a population’s chance of survival?
