The Theory of Evolution Answers

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Linnaeus✔ LamarckMalthusDarwin

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Linnaeus
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✔ Lamarck
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Malthus
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Darwin
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What did Darwin conclude about the finches on the Galapagos Islands that later supported his theory of evolution? Check all that apply.The finches on the Galapagos Islands all had the same beak.The finches on the Galapagos Islands had different beaks.The beaks of the finches stayed the same over time.The beaks of the finches changed over time.The Galapagos finches had a common ancestor.The Galapagos finches did not have a common ancestor.

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The finches on the Galapagos Islands all had the same beak.
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The finches on the Galapagos Islands had different beaks.
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The beaks of the finches stayed the same over time.
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The beaks of the finches changed over time.
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The Galapagos finches had a common ancestor.
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The Galapagos finches did not have a common ancestor.
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Why do fossils support the theory of evolution? Check all that apply.Fossils show that organisms descend from a common ancestor.Fossils show that traits change slowly over time. Fossils show that organisms inherit acquired characteristics.Fossils show that evolution always occurs very rapidly.Fossils show extinct species.

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Fossils show that organisms descend from a common ancestor.
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Fossils show that traits change slowly over time.
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Fossils show that organisms inherit acquired characteristics.
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Fossils show that evolution always occurs very rapidly.
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Fossils show extinct species.

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