Charles Darwin and natural selection

Charles Darwin and natural selection

8th Grade

20 Qs

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Charles Darwin and natural selection

Charles Darwin and natural selection

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who created the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
Charles Derwin
Charlie Darwin
Chris Darwin

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Charles Darwin’s observation that finches of different species on the Galápagos Islands have many similar physical characteristics supports the hypothesis that these finches 
 
have the ability to interbreed.
have the ability to interbreed.
acquired traits through use and disuse.
all eat the same type of food.
descended from a common ancestor.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does embryology support the Theory of Evolution?
It shows that they have a common ancestor because of their similarities.
         I'm not sure.
Animals change over time. 

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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what did Charles Darwin observe in finch populations of the Galapagos Islands off the coast of South America?
different species on different islands
all species on one of the islands
identical species on all the islands
the same species as North America

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement is true comparing natural selection and artificial selection?

In natural selection, traits benefit humans and in artificial selection, the traits benefit the species

In natural selection, traits benefit the species and in artificial selection, the traits benefit humans

In natural and artificial selection, the process takes hundreds of years to occur

In natural and artificial selection, nature determines what traits will be passed down to offspring.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which statement best describes the process of evolution?
Populations can survive in different locations on earth
Environmental conditions limit the number of species on Earth
Populations grow when resources are abundant
The traits of a species can change over time

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

what gave Charles Darwin the idea of evolution?
google
wikipedia
mans attempt to destroy mankind
finches in the Galapagos island

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