Unit Test

Question 1

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 2

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

Question 3

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

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Malthus

Question 4

Who believed that organisms inherited acquired characteristics?

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Lamarck

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

Which conditions are necessary for natural selection? Check all that apply.Populations do not have genetic variation. Populations have genetic variation.The environment changes.The environment stays the same.Organisms must have specific traits in order to survive and reproduce.Organisms with any traits will survive and reproduce.

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Populations have genetic variation.; The environment changes.; Organisms must have specific traits in order to survive and reproduce.

Question 7

Who grouped humans with primates in the same genus?

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Linnaeus

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