The Evolution Controversy Quiz

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What percentage of the scientific community accepts evolution as the dominant scientific theory of biological diversity?

  • Around 50%
  • Around 80%
  • Around 60%
  • Around 97% (correct)

What percentage of the scientific community accepts that evolution occurs due to natural processes, such as natural selection?

  • 50%
  • 87% (correct)
  • 60%
  • 75%

Which group strongly refutes the challenges to evolution proposed by intelligent design proponents?

  • Religious groups
  • Public schools
  • Universities
  • Scientific associations (correct)

In countries with significant levels of non-acceptance of evolution, where is evolution still taught?

<p>Public schools and universities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which belief is in conflict with the theory of evolution for many religious groups and denominations?

<p>Creationism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the scientific community accepts that evolution occurs due to natural processes, such as natural selection?

<p>87% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a topic that frequently arises in the creation–evolution controversy?

<p>Educational and religious issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant scientific theory of biological diversity accepted by nearly all of the scientific community?

<p>Evolution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group rejects the theory of evolution because it is in conflict with their central belief of creationism?

<p>Many religious groups and denominations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what contentious situation is the subject especially prevalent?

<p>Countries with significant levels of non-acceptance of evolution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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