Natural Selection Quiz

The gradual change in a species through adaptations over time is known as _________.

• artificial selection

• biology

• evolution

• a sweet Christmas miracle

The individual who toured on the HMS Beagle, studied a variety of organisms, and derived the concept of natural selection was ____________.

• James Watson

• Charles Darwin

• Francis Crick

• Sigmund Freud

Darwin suggested that organisms with useful __________ would survive and pass those traits onto their offspring.

• variations/adaptations

• food resources

• shelters

• water consumption

Darwin thought that organisms who were most adapted to their environment would survive, reproduce, and pass their genes onto their offspring. He called this__________.

• genetics

• survival of the fittest

• Natural Selection

• biology

In the article review from last week, what was the characteristic that was suggested to be a feature of natural selection?

• the eye color of cats

• the howl of a wolf

• the facial expression of dogs

• the flight patterns of hummingbirds

In the short natural selection video animation you watched, what characteristic proved to be most beneficial to the little "rock" population?

• the sound of their voice

• their keen eye sight

• their ability to blend in to their environment

• their speed to escape predators

Many sea birds scan the sandy shore for food. What would be the most desirable trait to have if you were the prey to these birds?

• short legs adapted for walking long distances

• a body color that matches the sand

• night vision eyesight

• thick fur for cold nights

Giraffes most likely adapted long necks because _____.

• it allowed them to reach food resources up high in trees

• it helped them digest their food easier

• it allows blood to flow better

• it prevented them from getting sore throats

Darwin noticed that some finches had thick beaks while others had thin, delicate beaks. What would be more desirable in an environment that mostly had thick, hard coated seeds to eat?

• a think, delicate beak

• a thicker, strong beak

• either beak would be beneficial

• neither beak would be beneficial

During the industrial revolution, the factories would pollute the surrounding trees with dark dust and soot. What natural selection feature may be a benefit if you are a moth that settles on these trees?

• a strong sense of smell

• strong wings for faster flight

• larger body types

• wing color that matches the color of the tree