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1
Choose the statement that is NOT part of Darwin's theory of evolution?
organisms change over time
extinction causes evolution
All organisms are linked to a common ancestor
evolution occurs over a long period of time
2
According to
Darwin
, why did the Galapagos finches have
different
beaks?
Difference in flight
Feeding habits and diet
Difference in defenses
Genetic mutation
3
How does a lizard's
camouflage
help it survive?
harder to see by predators
better balance
clearer view of environment
sharpens hearing
4
All of the following are examples of an adaptation except which one...
Giraffes long neck
Wolverines claws
birds different beaks
elephants long trunk
5
1. Who is the english,naturalist who studied plants and animals and created an evolution theory
Gregory Mendel
Albert Einstein
Charles Darwin
Mr. Clem
6
What is an inherited trait that increases an organisms chance of surviving and reproducing?
Natural selection
evolution
variation
adaptaion
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____ occurs when the environment changes and the adaptations hurt the species
Isolation
extinction
natural selection
evolution
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The process where organisms with favorable adaptations are most likely to survive is called __
change over time
Speciation
natural selection
Evolution
9
What did Darwin help to explain?
How old the Earth is
How species change over time
Genetics
How birds fly
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2. A process by which favorable traits tend to increase in frequency over time is called
Natural selection
variation
evolution
change over time
11
What is the number one goal of an organism?
Help others be better
Survive and reproduce
Become famous
Learn about global warming
12
The process of change over a period of time is called _____.
natural selection
Adaptation
evolution
selective breeding