18 Questions
Which scientist is credited with hypothesizing how organisms change over time?
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
What is the principle of use and disuse according to Lamarck's Hypothesis?
The most-used body structures develop and unused structures waste away
What did Charles Darwin study on the Galapagos Islands?
Finches
According to Lamarck's theory, what happened to the giraffe's offspring after it stretched its neck?
They were born with longer necks
What year did Charles Darwin sail to the Galapagos Islands on the HMS Beagle?
1831
What did Charles Darwin conclude about geological changes and life?
Gradual geological changes over time influence life
What is the primary function of the peppered pattern on the Peppered Moth's body?
To blend in with its environment
What is the main reason why the all-black variation of the Peppered Moth is not favorable?
It is more visible to predators
What is the main idea behind 'Survival of the Fittest'?
The individuals that can survive competition can reproduce
What is the primary purpose of artificial selection?
To accentuate desirable characteristics
What is the main reason why the 'Labradoodle' was bred?
To create a hypoallergenic dog breed
What is the main difference between natural and artificial selection?
Natural selection involves competition for resources, while artificial selection involves breeding for desirable characteristics
What is the title of the book written by Charles Darwin that explains his theory of Natural Selection?
Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection
What observation did Darwin make about the finches in the Galapagos Islands?
They all had different beak shapes depending on what they ate.
What is the first requirement for Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection to occur?
There is variation within populations.
What is an example of favorable variation in the gray mouse and white mouse scenario?
Having gray fur.
What happens to the individuals with unfavorable traits in a population?
They are more likely to die.
What happens to a population over time according to Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection?
It changes over time.
Test your knowledge on Chapter 16 of Theories of Change Over Time, focusing on Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's contributions to the field of evolutionary biology. Learn about his principles of use and disuse, inheritance of acquired characteristics, and more. Discover how his hypotheses shaped our understanding of evolution.
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