Evolution by Natural Selection Quiz
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What is the main concept introduced by Darwin to the theory of evolution?

  • Natural selection
  • Environmental adaptation
  • Population thinking (correct)
  • Individuals evolve
  • Which idea is highlighted as one of the great ideas in science in the text?

  • Atomic theory
  • Quantum mechanics
  • Theory of relativity
  • Theory of evolution by natural selection (correct)
  • In the context of evolution, what does natural selection act on?

  • Environments
  • Individuals (correct)
  • Species
  • Populations
  • Which characteristic of life is revealed by the theory of evolution by natural selection?

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    What does the process of evolution by natural selection explain?

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    Study Notes

    Evolution by Natural Selection

    • The main concept introduced by Darwin is the process of evolution by natural selection, a cornerstone of modern biology.

    Key Ideas in Science

    • The idea of evolution by natural selection is highlighted as one of the great ideas in science.

    Natural Selection

    • Natural selection acts on the variation in populations, specifically on the existing traits of individuals.

    Characteristics of Life

    • The theory of evolution by natural selection reveals that diversity is a fundamental characteristic of life.

    Evolutionary Process

    • The process of evolution by natural selection explains how species adapt and change over time through the accumulation of small variations.

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    Test your knowledge on evolution by natural selection with this quiz. Learn about the concepts of population thinking, evolutionary patterns, and the rise of evolutionary thought.

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