Evolutionary Biology Concepts Quiz

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

The Fossil Record

Geographic Distribution of Living Things (correct)

Homologous Body Structures

Similarities in Early Development

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

Descent with Modification

Vestigial organs (correct)

Fitness in its environment

Common Descent

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

Similarities in Early Development

Homologous Structures

Geographic Distribution of Living Things

The Fossil Record (correct)

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

Homologous Body Structures Signup and view all the answers

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

Natural Selection Signup and view all the answers

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

Similarities in Early Development Signup and view all the answers

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

Diverse animal populations in similar ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

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

Fossils resembling ancient organisms that were no longer present Signup and view all the answers

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

Rabbits were not present in Australia despite suitable habitats, which puzzled Darwin. Signup and view all the answers

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

Distinct distribution patterns of animal species in various regions Signup and view all the answers

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

Diverse animal populations in similar ecosystems across continents Signup and view all the answers

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

Why these species became extinct Signup and view all the answers

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

Use and Disuse Signup and view all the answers

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

Thomas Malthus Signup and view all the answers

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

Publish his findings on evolution Signup and view all the answers

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

Artificial Selection Signup and view all the answers

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

Food, shelter, and other necessities of life Signup and view all the answers

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

Natural selection Signup and view all the answers