Evolution and Darwin

Who founded the theory of evolution and natural selection?

• Henry Kissinger

• E.O. Wilson

• Pol Pot

• Charles Darwin

Why did Darwin go on the trip

• To satisfy his own curiosity

• To disprove the theory of inteligent design

• To disprove religon

• To serve as the ships doctor

Darwin's ship was called the HMS

What first challenged the concept of intelligent design for Darwin?

• His observation of turtle shells

• Bird beaks of different sizes

• The cruelty of parasitic wasps

• Human slavery

What is inteligent design?

What niche do parasitic wasps fill?

Which islands did Darwin visit?

• Galapagos

• Faroe

• Micronesia

• Madagascar

Which Animal made Darwin first think all animals might be related?

What part of the finches was the key to Darwins theory?

• Their beaks were different sizes for the foods available on each island

• Their wings were different sizes to adjust to different climates on each island

• Their feet were different colors which matched the water color on each island

• Their eyes were different sizes depending on the size of their prey

In your own words, what is natural selection?