The Theory of Evolution

Question 1

Who believed that organisms inherited acquired characteristics?

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Lamarck

Question 2

Who grouped humans with primates in the same genus?

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Linnaeus

Question 3

Who thought that, if left unchecked, a population would outgrow its food source?

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Malthus

Question 4

Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. | Darwin observed different species of an animal on separate Galapagos Islands. Which animal did he observe? | Which trait was different among the species of that animal?

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finch

Question 5

Which statements are part of Darwin’s theory of evolution? Check all that apply.Organisms stay the same over time.Organisms change over time.All organisms have common ancestors.Only some organisms have common ancestors.Evolution occurs slowly over extended periods of time.Evolution occurs rapidly over extended periods of time.

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Organisms change over time.; All organisms have common ancestors.; Evolution occurs slowly over extended periods of time.

Question 6

Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. | Darwin observed different species of an animal on separate Galapagos Islands. Which animal did he observe? | Which trait was different among the species of that animal?

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beak

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