18 Questions
Who is credited with proposing the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Charles Darwin
What is the process by which new species arise from existing species?
Speciation
Which mechanism involves the random change in allele frequencies in a population?
Genetic drift
What type of selection favors extreme phenotypes over the average or intermediate phenotypes?
Disruptive selection
What is true about genetic drift?
It only occurs in small populations
What type of evolution occurs when unrelated species evolve similar traits due to similar environmental pressures?
Convergent evolution
What is the term for the process by which species evolve from a common ancestor and become increasingly different over time?
Divergent evolution
What is the term for the study of the geographic distribution of species?
Biogeography
Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?
The breeding of dogs for specific traits by humans
What does the fossil record provide evidence for?
Existence of transitional species
Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure in humans?
Human appendix
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for natural selection to occur?
Genetic drift
What is the process of accumulation of small genetic changes in a population over time?
Microevolution
Which type of selection favors individuals with extreme phenotypes?
Disruptive selection
What is the term for the process by which species evolve together over time?
Coevolution
Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?
Wings of bats and wings of birds
What is the term for the study of the evolutionary history and relationships between species?
Phylogeny
What is the approximate age of the Earth?
4-5 billion years
Test your knowledge of evolution theory with this quiz, covering key concepts such as natural selection, speciation, and genetic drift. Identify the scientists and mechanisms behind the process of evolution.
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