The process of all things being changed over time

What is artificial selection?

humans breed plants or animals with certain desirable traits

Who is Charles Darwin

Came up with the theory of evolution.

What is the definition of adaptation?

An inherited behavior or physical characteristic

On the Galapagos Islands, Charles Darwin observed . . .

similar species with traits that suited their environment

What is the definition of a habitat?

the place in which a plant or animal lives

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1
The capital of Massachusetts is Lawrence
True
False
2
Charles Darwin did most of his research in____________________.
The Bahamas
Guiana Island
Barbados
Galapagos Islands
3
what is evolution?
The process of organisms adapting to their surroundings
When plants, animals, and people grow
When things change color
The process of all things being changed over time
4
___________ is the ability for an organism to survive in its environment.
Tom Brady
adaptation
workout
fitness
5
Adaptation is an inherited characteristic that increases and organisms chance of survival.
False
True
6
Organs that serve no useful function in an organism are called _______________ organs.
External
Vestigial
Internal
Vital
7
Choose an adaptation below.
the cost of a pair of shoes
the amount of pizza in a large pizza
how cold it is in Yuma, AZ
the blubber of a polar bear
8
Selection by humans for breeding of useful traits from natural selection among organisms is called_____________.
biology
evolution
natural selection
Artificial selection
9
What is artificial selection?
the change of frequency within a population's alleles
humans breed plants or animals with certain desirable traits
traits are more or less commonbased on reproductive success
10
Who is Charles Darwin
Invented electricity
Came up with the theory of evolution.
Invented plants
None of the above
11
What is the definition of adaptation?
The simpoicting contraption of the manicular of an animal.
Things what help animals eat food
An inherited behavior or physical notbook
An inherited behavior or physical characteristic
12
What year was Darwin born?
1810
1897
1809
1999
13
Natural Selection and Survival of the Fittest are the same thing
False
True
14
On the Galapagos Islands, Charles Darwin observed . . .
completely unrelated species on each of the islands
species completely unrelated to those found in South America
species exactly like those found in South America
similar species with traits that suited their environment
15
Charles Darwin's greatest discovery was...
penicillin could fight off infections
The theory of evolution
DNA Has a double helix
The equation E=MC^2
16
What ship did Darwin travel on?
HMS Beagle
titanic
HMS Bear
HMS Polar Bear
17
How does evolution occur?
Photosynthesis
Random Events
Natural selection
When niches become full
18
What is the definition of a habitat?
the time it is to recess
the wearing away of rock or soil by water, wind, or ice
all living things and non-living parts of Earth
the place in which a plant or animal lives
19
Evolution is an ongoing process
FALSE
TRUE

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