9 Questions
What is the primary process by which species gradually evolve into more complex forms?
Natural selection
Which of the following is a key factor in determining which organisms will survive and reproduce in a changing environment?
Natural selection
What is the main difference between artificial selection and natural selection?
Artificial selection is intentional, while natural selection is not
Which of the following is NOT a way in which fossils can be used to study evolution?
Fossils can be used to determine the location of ancient oceans
What is the primary mechanism by which new species arise?
Natural selection
Which of the following is NOT a common limitation of fossil records?
Fossils can provide complete information about ancient environments
What is the main difference between adaptation and evolution?
Adaptation is a short-term process, while evolution is a long-term process
What is the main difference between natural selection and artificial selection?
Natural selection occurs in the wild, while artificial selection occurs in captivity
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the variation within a population?
Natural selection
Test your knowledge on evolutionary biology concepts such as adaptation, comparative biology, vestigial structures, mutations, and the theory of evolution by Charles Darwin.
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