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What was the reason Wallace sought Darwin's help?
What was the reason Wallace sought Darwin's help?
What was the main difference in the social classes of Darwin and Wallace?
What was the main difference in the social classes of Darwin and Wallace?
What was the difference in the influence of Darwin and Wallace's theories?
What was the difference in the influence of Darwin and Wallace's theories?
What can be inferred about Wallace's education?
What can be inferred about Wallace's education?
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What can be inferred about Darwin's religious beliefs?
What can be inferred about Darwin's religious beliefs?
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Darwin was born in 1823.
Darwin was born in 1823.
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Wallace was a naturalist and writer.
Wallace was a naturalist and writer.
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Darwin and Wallace were of the same nationality.
Darwin and Wallace were of the same nationality.
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Wallace's theory was less advanced than Darwin's.
Wallace's theory was less advanced than Darwin's.
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Darwin and Wallace both died poor.
Darwin and Wallace both died poor.
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Wallace was more affluent than Darwin.
Wallace was more affluent than Darwin.
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Wallace's theory was less advanced than Darwin's.
Wallace's theory was less advanced than Darwin's.
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Darwin and Wallace were of the same nationality.
Darwin and Wallace were of the same nationality.
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Wallace completed his education at Hartford Grammar School.
Wallace completed his education at Hartford Grammar School.
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Darwin was a Unitarian all his life.
Darwin was a Unitarian all his life.
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Study Notes
Evolution
- Evolution occurs when an environment changes, and the traits that enhance survival in that environment also gradually change.
- Natural selection is a powerful idea that explains the evolution of life and has become a scientific theory.
Charles Darwin
- Born in England on February 12, 1809, the same birthday as Abraham Lincoln.
- Joined H.M.S. Beagle in 1831, at the age of 22.
- Collected specimens and made observations during the voyage, which helped him develop his theory of evolution.
- Defined evolution as "descent with modification," the idea that species change over time, give rise to new species, and share a common ancestor.
- Proposed natural selection as the mechanism for evolution.
Voyage of the Beagle
- Darwin collected 68 different beetle species in the Brazilian Forest.
- Observed that not all places with the same habitat have the same species.
- Discovered that the shape of giant land tortoises' shells corresponds to different habitats on the Galapagos Islands.
Evolutionary Theories
- James Hutton's Theory of Geological Change: geological forces shaped the Earth, and the Earth's age is more than a few thousand years old.
- Thomas Malthus' Principle of Population: human population will grow faster than the available food supply, leading to wars over resources.
- Charles Lyell's Principle of Geology: past events can be explained by processes that continue in the present.
Charles Lyell and Charles Darwin
- Darwin and Lyell were close friends and discussed their observations with each other.
- Lyell's geological ideas influenced Darwin's understanding of evolution.
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
- Proposed the Theory of Use and Disuse, which states that organisms' organs will enhance or shrink depending on their usage.
- Believed that giraffes developed long necks over time through continuous effort to reach tree leaves.
Alfred Wallace
- Developed a similar theory of evolution to Darwin's, but with a more advanced concept.
- Contributed to the development of biology and knowledge.
- Supplied Darwin with birds for his studies and sought Darwin's help in publishing his own ideas on evolution.
Wallace vs. Darwin
- Both were important contributors to biology and knowledge.
- Wallace's theory is more advanced, but Darwin was more influential in making the theory acceptable to the intelligentsia.
- Darwin was born and died affluent, while Wallace was born and died poor.
- Darwin was more educated and had a more prominent social status.
Evolution
- Evolution occurs when an environment changes, and the traits that enhance survival in that environment also gradually change.
- Natural selection is a powerful idea that explains the evolution of life and has become a scientific theory.
Charles Darwin
- Born in England on February 12, 1809, the same birthday as Abraham Lincoln.
- Joined H.M.S. Beagle in 1831, at the age of 22.
- Collected specimens and made observations during the voyage, which helped him develop his theory of evolution.
- Defined evolution as "descent with modification," the idea that species change over time, give rise to new species, and share a common ancestor.
- Proposed natural selection as the mechanism for evolution.
Voyage of the Beagle
- Darwin collected 68 different beetle species in the Brazilian Forest.
- Observed that not all places with the same habitat have the same species.
- Discovered that the shape of giant land tortoises' shells corresponds to different habitats on the Galapagos Islands.
Evolutionary Theories
- James Hutton's Theory of Geological Change: geological forces shaped the Earth, and the Earth's age is more than a few thousand years old.
- Thomas Malthus' Principle of Population: human population will grow faster than the available food supply, leading to wars over resources.
- Charles Lyell's Principle of Geology: past events can be explained by processes that continue in the present.
Charles Lyell and Charles Darwin
- Darwin and Lyell were close friends and discussed their observations with each other.
- Lyell's geological ideas influenced Darwin's understanding of evolution.
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
- Proposed the Theory of Use and Disuse, which states that organisms' organs will enhance or shrink depending on their usage.
- Believed that giraffes developed long necks over time through continuous effort to reach tree leaves.
Alfred Wallace
- Developed a similar theory of evolution to Darwin's, but with a more advanced concept.
- Contributed to the development of biology and knowledge.
- Supplied Darwin with birds for his studies and sought Darwin's help in publishing his own ideas on evolution.
Wallace vs. Darwin
- Both were important contributors to biology and knowledge.
- Wallace's theory is more advanced, but Darwin was more influential in making the theory acceptable to the intelligentsia.
- Darwin was born and died affluent, while Wallace was born and died poor.
- Darwin was more educated and had a more prominent social status.
Evolution
- Evolution occurs when an environment changes, and the traits that enhance survival in that environment also gradually change.
- Natural selection is a powerful idea that explains the evolution of life and has become a scientific theory.
Charles Darwin
- Born in England on February 12, 1809, the same birthday as Abraham Lincoln.
- Joined H.M.S. Beagle in 1831, at the age of 22.
- Collected specimens and made observations during the voyage, which helped him develop his theory of evolution.
- Defined evolution as "descent with modification," the idea that species change over time, give rise to new species, and share a common ancestor.
- Proposed natural selection as the mechanism for evolution.
Voyage of the Beagle
- Darwin collected 68 different beetle species in the Brazilian Forest.
- Observed that not all places with the same habitat have the same species.
- Discovered that the shape of giant land tortoises' shells corresponds to different habitats on the Galapagos Islands.
Evolutionary Theories
- James Hutton's Theory of Geological Change: geological forces shaped the Earth, and the Earth's age is more than a few thousand years old.
- Thomas Malthus' Principle of Population: human population will grow faster than the available food supply, leading to wars over resources.
- Charles Lyell's Principle of Geology: past events can be explained by processes that continue in the present.
Charles Lyell and Charles Darwin
- Darwin and Lyell were close friends and discussed their observations with each other.
- Lyell's geological ideas influenced Darwin's understanding of evolution.
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
- Proposed the Theory of Use and Disuse, which states that organisms' organs will enhance or shrink depending on their usage.
- Believed that giraffes developed long necks over time through continuous effort to reach tree leaves.
Alfred Wallace
- Developed a similar theory of evolution to Darwin's, but with a more advanced concept.
- Contributed to the development of biology and knowledge.
- Supplied Darwin with birds for his studies and sought Darwin's help in publishing his own ideas on evolution.
Wallace vs. Darwin
- Both were important contributors to biology and knowledge.
- Wallace's theory is more advanced, but Darwin was more influential in making the theory acceptable to the intelligentsia.
- Darwin was born and died affluent, while Wallace was born and died poor.
- Darwin was more educated and had a more prominent social status.
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Learn about the concept of evolution, its occurrence in response to environmental changes, and the role of natural selection. This quiz also explores the life and contributions of Charles Darwin, the father of evolutionary theory.
