Charles Darwin & Natural Selection

What is an example of an inherited trait?

• Eye color

• Learning a new language

• Playing a musical instrument

• Building a sandcastle

What is variation in the context of natural selection?

• Variation refers to the differences in traits among individuals in a population.

• Variation is the process by which organisms become better suited to their environment.

• Variation is the mechanism by which traits are inherited from parents to offspring.

• Variation is the result of environmental changes affecting a species.

What was the name of Darwin's ship?

• The Endeavour

• The Beagle

• The Discovery

• The Challenger

What is the difference between artificial selection and natural selection?

• Artificial selection is the process by which humans breed plants or animals for specific traits, while natural selection occurs without human intervention.

• Artificial selection occurs naturally, while natural selection is influenced by human choices.

• Both artificial and natural selection are processes that occur without human intervention.

• Artificial selection is a random process, while natural selection is a deliberate choice made by humans.

What is natural selection?

• Natural selection is the process by which individuals that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

• Natural selection is the method by which species are created through random mutations.

• Natural selection is the phenomenon where all individuals in a population have an equal chance of survival.

• Natural selection is the process of breeding organisms with desirable traits to enhance their survival.

What organism did Darwin famously study in the Galapagos Islands?

• Giant tortoises

• Finches

• Sea lions

• Blue-footed boobies

What does 'survival of the fittest' mean?

• A concept that only the strongest animals survive in nature.

• A theory that suggests all individuals have equal chances of survival.

• The idea that individuals best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

• A belief that survival is determined by luck rather than adaptation.

What is adaptation?

• A trait that decreases an organism's chances of survival in a specific environment.

• A trait that increases an organism's chances of survival and reproduction in a specific environment.

• A process by which organisms become extinct over time.

• A method of communication among organisms.

Who introduced the theory of natural selection?

• Charles Darwin

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

What role do mutations play in evolution?

• Mutations have no effect on evolution.

• Mutations lead to variation among individuals in a population, which is essential for natural selection.

• Mutations only occur in response to environmental changes.

• Mutations are always harmful to a species.