Celebrity Xpedition cruise to Galapagos Islands in 2007
1. Darwin thought that the plants and animals of the Galapagos Islands were similar to those of the nearby coast of South America because:
a. their ancestors had migrated from South America to the Galapagos Islands
b. the island organisms had the same nucleotide sequences in their DNA as the mainland organisms.
2. The finches that Darwin studied differed in the shape of their beaks.According to Darwin, the finches probably:
a. came with those traits from South America
b. were descended from siliar birds in africa.
c. had become adapted to eating different diets.
3. Natural selection works on variation that originally came from:
a. adaptions to the environment.
b. asexual reproduction
c. changes in the number of individuals in a population
d. mutations of the DNA
4. A trait that allows organisms to survive and reproduce better than others without the trait in a specific environment is a:
a. accomodation
b. adaption
c. variation
d. selection
5. Which of the following does the modern theory of evolution predict?
a. individuals evolve
b. species evolve
c. specific future adaptations
d. species are fixed and unchanging
6. An example of studying anatomy.
7. An example of studying biogeography
8. An example of studying biochemistry.
Thank you!!!
Aug 042010
What kinds of differences did Charles Darwin notice about the different species of finches and tortoises on the Galapagos islands, and how did his observations influenced his thinking about natural selection,
1.Scientific theories, such as the theory of evolution, must be
neither testable nor observable
testable and observable
observable ( i pick this one)
testable
2.Natural selection does not
select what a species needs.
make favorable traits more common.
help populations adapt. ( i picked this one)
cause changes in a population
3.Darwin studied specific species of animals on the Galapagos Islands and other places
similar species in different areas with unique traits.
all birds have the same size beaks. ( i picked this one)
giant turtles live longer than other species because of their large hearts.
fossils hold the key to the past.
4.According to the theory of evolution ______ traits will become common in a population over time.
recessive
female
male (i picked this one)
favorable
5.According to the scientific theory of evolution
individuals have the same genes.
only dominant traits are passed on from parent to offspring.
populations change over time in response to changes in the environment. (i picked this one)
populations never change
6.According to the scientific theory of evolution
individuals have the same genes. (i picked this one)
only dominant traits are passed on from parent to offspring.
populations change over time in response to changes in the environment.
populations never change
7.A genotype describes
what an individual looks like
how an individual will pass on traits
how long an individual will live
the genetic make up of an individual (i picked this one)
Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Darwin visited the Galapagos Islands several times. He observed some very unusual species. One species of bird, the finch, interested him. He observed some differences in the finches living on different islands. The finches that lived on each island had a different beak. Some beaks were short some long. Some beaks looked straight while others curved. Darwin believed that each species of finch was related but had developed some special beak adaptations because there were different food sources on each island.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Finches on different islands have different beak structures which Darwin believed was related to what they ate.
Finches have different diets
Darwin believed that finches can live anywhere as long as their beak structure is well suited for the food supply.
Finches are picky eaters
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Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
The theory of evolution describes
how species reproduce.
how species become extinct.
how species change over time.
how species migrate from place to place.
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Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
The theory of evolution does not
describe how DNA is formed.
support adaptation.
say that populations change.
support the process of natural selection.
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Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
The theory of _______ tells us that favorable traits will become common in a population over time.
Mutation
Natural Selection
Translation
Evolution
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Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Fossils can help us
predict the future
prepare for changes in the environment
respond to changes in the environment
learn how species have changed
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Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Darwin studied specific species of animals on the Galapagos Islands and other places
similar species in different areas with unique traits.
all birds have the same size beaks.
giant turtles live longer than other species because of their large hearts.
fossils hold the key to the past.
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Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Natural selection does not
make species stronger over time.
select what a species needs.
cause changes in a population.
increase how often favorable traits are passed on.
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Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
The genetic make up of an individual is called the
phenotype.
genotype.
DNA structure.
characteristics.
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Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
According to the scientific theory of evolution
individuals have the same genes.
only dominant traits are passed on from parent to offspring.
populations change over time in response to changes in the environment.
populations never change.
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Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
In order to be accepted, a theory, such as evolution, must be
testable
observable
testable and observable
neither testable nor observable
Richard Dawkins explains how the distribution of life on Earth’s continents and islands is exactly as we should expect if life evolved, and exactly how we should NOT expect if it had been created. Download Quicktime version (480p): cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com (720p HD): cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com Get the RDF TV podcast through iTunes! itunes.apple.com “In May 2007 Josh and I were among those who went to Galapagos with a large group from the Center for Inquiry. As we walked with the guided parties over the islands, Josh took every opportunity to film the wildlife. Occasionally he would turn the camera on me, and I would ad lib a few words about whatever animals we were looking at. These ‘vignettes’ were unscripted and unrehearsed, and there was no time for any “Take 2″ repetitions, because the guided walk was moving on.” Richard If you enjoy the video, and would like to help us make more videos like this, please consider donating (or any other amount you’d like) to The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science: richarddawkinsfoundation.org Camera & Music by JOSH TIMONEN Presented by THE RICHARD DAWKINS FOUNDATION FOR REASON AND SCIENCE TRANSCRIPT: Both the marine and land iguanas of Galápagos resemble land iguanas found on the South American mainland, about 600 miles to the east. No doubt it was a freak accident that delivered them first to the newly formed volcanic islands of Galápagos. Thereafter, the fact that there were several different islands in the …
May 242010
the Galapagos Islands, a famous group ofislands due to the visit by Charles Darwin aboard the HMS Beagle in the1830s. What about these islands caused Charles Darwin to be convinced life must evolve by natural selection?
a.Many of the animals on the Galapagos Islands were very similar to
animals seen on the South American coast and their only differences
seemed to be those that had to exist to survive on an island.
b.The life span of most animals on the Galapagos Islands are so short,
Darwin could watch changes in each generation.
c.The Galapagos Islands were unique in the fact no humans had ever
visited them and Darwin could see nature at its essence.
d.Charles Darwin noticed the animals must have evolved independently
from all other species on Earth because no similar animals or plants
could be found anywhere else on Earth.
May 202010
lets say You have just arrived at the Galapagos Islands, a famous group of islands due to the visit by Charles Darwin aboard the HMS Beagle in the1830s. What about these islands caused Charles Darwin to be convinced life must evolve by natural selection?
a.Many of the animals on the Galapagos Islands were very similar to
animals seen on the South American coast and their only differences
seemed to be those that had to exist to survive on an island.
b.The life span of most animals on the Galapagos Islands are so short,
Darwin could watch changes in each generation.
c.The Galapagos Islands were unique in the fact no humans had ever
visited them and Darwin could see nature at its essence.
d.Charles Darwin noticed the animals must have evolved independently
from all other species on Earth because no similar animals or plants
could be found anywhere else on Earth.
Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Darwin visited the Galapagos Islands several times. He observed some very unusual species. One species of bird, the finch, interested him. He observed some differences in the finches living on each of the islands. The finches had many traits in common however, each had a different beak. Some beaks were short some long. Some beaks looked straight while others curved. Darwin believed that each species of finch was related but had developed some special beak adaptations because there were different food sources on each island.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Darwin likes finches
Darwin observed that the finches had special adaptations
Darwin travels to different islands
Finches are picky eaters
Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Which of the following is not learned from studying fossils?
If an animal ate meat or plants.
How species changed in the past.
How large extinct animals were.
What types of species will evolve in the future.
Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Evolution is
only observable
testable and observable
only testable
not testable or observable
Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
The theory of evolution tells us that favorable traits will become_______ in a population over time.
absent
common
familiar
nonexistent
Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Darwin focused on studying specific species on the Galapagos Islands and other places and observed
the genetic make up of the individual species
that fossils tell us about the past
similar species in different areas with unique traits
how individuals grow in numbers
Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
The theory of evolution does not
say that populations change.
support the process of natural selection.
describe how species grow into adults.
support adaptation.
Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
The genetic make up of an individual is called the
phenotype.
genotype.
DNA structure.
characteristics.
Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
The theory of evolution describes
why species have changed over time
how individuals reproduce
what a species will look like in the future
how species become extinct
Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
The scientific theory of _________ states that populations change over time in response to changes in the environment.
evolution
mutation
transmutation
natural selection
Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Natural selection does not
make species stronger over time.
select what a species needs.
cause changes in a population.
increase how often favorable traits are passed on.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Darwin likes finches
Darwin observed that the finches had special adaptations
Darwin travels to different islands
Finches are picky eaters
Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Which of the following is not learned from studying fossils?
If an animal ate meat or plants.
How species changed in the past.
How large extinct animals were.
What types of species will evolve in the future.
Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Evolution is
only observable
testable and observable
only testable
not testable or observable
Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
The theory of evolution tells us that favorable traits will become_______ in a population over time.
absent
common
familiar
nonexistent
Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Darwin focused on studying specific species on the Galapagos Islands and other places and observed
the genetic make up of the individual species
that fossils tell us about the past
similar species in different areas with unique traits
how individuals grow in numbers
Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
The theory of evolution does not
say that populations change.
support the process of natural selection.
describe how species grow into adults.
support adaptation.
Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
The genetic make up of an individual is called the
phenotype.
genotype.
DNA structure.
characteristics.
Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
The theory of evolution describes
why species have changed over time
how individuals reproduce
what a species will look like in the future
how species become extinct
Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
The scientific theory of _________ states that populations change over time in response to changes in the environment.
evolution
mutation
transmutation
natural selection
Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Natural selection does not
make species stronger over time
of South America because
their ancestors had migrated from South America to the Galapagos Islands.
they had all been created by God to match their habitat.
the island organisms had the same nucleotide sequences in their DNA as the mainland organisms.
he found fossils proving that the animals and plants had common ancestors.
According to Darwin, evolution occurs
by chance.
during half-life periods of 5,730 years.
because of natural selection.
rapidly.