Evolutionary Biology Concepts Quiz

What type of evidence for evolution shows that similar environments have similar types of organisms?

Which concept refers to organs that serve no useful function in an organism?

Which evidence for evolution highlights the changes in organisms over time as seen in layers of rock?

Which evidence for evolution involves structures that develop from the same embryonic tissue but have different mature forms?

What do individuals differing from one another and organisms producing more offspring than can survive represent in Darwin's theory?

Which evidence for evolution emphasizes the similarities during early stages of development across different species?

Darwin proposed his theory of evolution after observing which of the following during his voyage on the Beagle?

What aspect of the fossil record intrigued Darwin and contributed to the development of his theory?

Which of the following best describes Darwin's observation about the distribution of kangaroos and rabbits?

What prompted Darwin to question the absence of certain animal species in specific regions during his voyage?

Which phenomenon observed by Darwin provided evidence for the theory of evolution based on geographic distribution?

Darwin's study of fossils led him to question which aspect related to extinct species?

What concept of Lamarck's theory of evolution is illustrated by the example of giraffe necks?

Which English economist's theory did Darwin apply to animals in his work on evolution?

What did Wallace's essay summarizing evolutionary change lead Darwin to do?

Which type of selection involves humans choosing variations they find useful among different organisms?

According to Darwin, what do members of each species have to compete for based on the concept of 'Struggle for Existence'?

Over time, what results in changes in inherited characteristics of a population according to Natural Selection?