15 Questions
Where did Charles Darwin spend five years circumnavigating the world?
HMS Beagle
What scientific theory did Charles Darwin present beyond the existing concept of evolution?
Natural Selection
What field did Charles Darwin study at the University of Edinburgh?
Medicine
In what English county was Charles Darwin born?
Shropshire
What role did Charles Darwin's father have?
Medical Doctor
What is Charles Darwin most known for?
Developing the theory of evolution through natural selection
Which example illustrates natural selection in action?
Peppered Moths in London changing color due to pollution
What was Darwin's book 'The Origin of Species' famous for?
Proposing the theory of evolution through natural selection
Which concept did Darwin introduce in 'The Descent of Man' that faced opposition?
Sexual selection
What did the warrior ants evolve the ability to do?
Mimic chemical signals of other colonies
What was Charles Darwin's primary occupation during his voyage on the HMS Beagle?
He was a naturalist observing and collecting specimens.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an adaptation mentioned in the text?
The ability to camouflage in chameleons
What was the primary difference between Darwin and Wallace's theory of evolution and Lamarck's original theory?
Lamarck believed in the inheritance of acquired characteristics, while Darwin and Wallace proposed natural selection.
What is the term used in the text to describe the passing of beneficial traits from one generation to the next?
Descent with modification
What observation led Darwin to develop his theory of evolution by natural selection?
The variation in beak size and shape of finches on different Galapagos islands
Explore the life and contributions of Charles Darwin, a prominent figure in the world of science and considered the father of evolution. Learn about his voyage aboard the HMS Beagle and the revolutionary discoveries he made.
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