Evolution SB6

What is the mechanism by which species adapt to their environment in order to survive?

• artificial selection

• natural selection

• development

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Which of the following would an animal breeder use to increase the number of cows that give the most milk?

• overproduction

• genetic isolation

• acquired characteristics

• artificial selection

What is Darwin famous for studying?

• Penguins

• Beagles

• Fishes

• Finches

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What is survival of the fittest?

• It is where the fittest die out and therefore reproduce and pass on their genes

• It is where the fittest die out and therefore can't reproduce and pass on their genes

• It is where the fittest don't die out and therefore can't reproduce and pass on their genes

• It is where the fittest don't die out and therefore reproduce and pass on their genes

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What is the primary mechanism by which species evolve over time according to Darwin's theory?

• Genetic drift

• Natural selection

• Mutation

• Gene flow

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Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure in humans?

• Appendix

• Heart

• Liver

• Lungs

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What is the term for the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring?

• Artificial selection

• Natural selection

• Genetic engineering

• Selective breeding

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

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

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What is the significance of the Galápagos Islands in the study of evolution?

• They are home to the largest number of species on Earth.

• They provided key observations for Darwin's theory of natural selection.

• They are the birthplace of Charles Darwin.

• They have the oldest fossils ever discovered.

Which of the following best describes genetic drift?

• A random change in allele frequencies in a population

• A process where organisms with favorable traits survive

• The movement of genes between populations

• The introduction of new genetic material into a population