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What is the main mechanism by which evolution occurs according to Darwin's theory?

• Natural selection

• Genetic drift

• Mutation

• Gene flow

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Which of the following is an example of artificial selection?

• Breeding dogs for specific traits

• Wolves hunting in packs

• Birds migrating south for the winter

• Fish developing resistance to pollution

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What is the term for a change in the genetic composition of a population over time?

• Evolution

• Adaptation

• Speciation

• Mutation

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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'survival of the fittest'?

• The strongest individuals survive

• The most adaptable individuals survive

• The largest individuals survive

• The fastest individuals survive

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What is the role of mutations in evolution?

• They introduce genetic variation

• They eliminate weak individuals

• They stabilize the population

• They decrease genetic diversity

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Which scientist is known for the theory of evolution by natural selection?

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

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What is the term for the formation of a new species?

• Speciation

• Adaptation

• Evolution

• Mutation

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Which of the following is a vestigial structure in humans?

• Appendix

• Heart

• Liver

• Brain

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What is genetic drift?

• A random change in allele frequencies

• A directed change in allele frequencies

• A change due to natural selection

• A change due to gene flow

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Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?

• Wings of bats and birds

• Fins of fish and whales

• Legs of insects and mammals

• Leaves of trees and shrubs

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