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Evolutionary Theory Lecture 1: Study Questions

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Who is considered the father of modern taxonomy?

Malthus

Linnaeus (correct)

Cuvier

Aristotle

Who first documented the fact that extinction takes place?

Nicolaus Steno

Georges Cuvier (correct)

Richard Owen

Thomas Malthus

Who was the first biologist to formulate a mechanism by which evolution might work?

Darwin

Malthus

Owen

Lamarck (correct)

What is uniformitarianism and who advocated it?

The theory that Earth's geological features are a result of gradual, continuous processes, advocated by James Hutton Signup and view all the answers

What idea did Darwin owe to Thomas Malthus?

The concept of natural selection Signup and view all the answers

What was the theory of gradualism and who formulated it?

The theory that evolution proceeds in small, gradual steps over long periods of time, formulated by Georges Cuvier Signup and view all the answers

What are Lamark's two principles?

Principle of inheritance of acquired characteristics and principle of use and disuse Signup and view all the answers

Who is Nicolaus Steno and why is he important?

He was a paleontologist who developed the concept of superposition in rock layers Signup and view all the answers

How did medieval people view nature?

They viewed nature as unchanging and static Signup and view all the answers

What is natural theology?

The study of nature based on reasoning and observation rather than divine revelation Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential ingredients of scientific inquiry?

Reasoning, observation, and skepticism Signup and view all the answers