the Galapagos Islands

How many years ago did Charles Darwin visit the Galapagos and begin to form his theory of evolution?

• 199

• 342

• 185

• 200

What is the name of the biggest island in the Galapagos Island ? How was it formed?

• Isabela Island
• Santa Cruz Island
• San Cristobal Island
• Floreana Island

What was the driving force of evolution for all life on the Galapagos Islands ?

• The harsh volcanic envirorment

• Mutation
• Genetic drift
• Artificial selection

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Why is the wind considered the " life blood" of the Galapagos Islands?

• The wind causes erosion and destruction of the natural habitat on the islands.
• The wind carries pollutants that harm the ecosystem of the islands.
• The wind creates a harsh environment that is not conducive to life on the islands.
• The wind brings nutrients and seeds to the islands, supporting the diverse ecosystem.

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How many cold, underwater currents converge onto the Galapagos Islands? How has it impacted the islands?

• Five cold, underwater currents converge onto the Galapagos Islands. It has caused the extinction of many marine species.
• One cold, underwater current converges onto the Galapagos Islands. It has had no impact on the islands.
• Ten cold, underwater currents converge onto the Galapagos Islands. It has caused the islands to become warmer.
• Three cold, underwater currents converge onto the Galapagos Islands. It has impacted the islands by creating unique and diverse marine ecosystems.

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What is the biggest fish on earth?

• dolphin
• whale shark
• blue whale
• great white shark

Why have the Galapagos Penguins evolved to become smaller over time?

• Scarcity of food resources and need to regulate body temperature in warmer climates
• The temperature in the Galapagos has remained constant over time
• They have evolved to become larger due to increased food availability
• They have not evolved to become smaller

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Each island was born on the bottom of the sea and emerged through the water as _______

• The Galapagos Islands

• ocean

• Island

• Volcano

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Ferdinand is the _______ of the islands and is desolate and inhospitable

• oldest

• youngest

• biggest

• smallest

From where did the ancestors of the marine iguanas most likely originate?

• South America
• Africa
• Asia
• Europe

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