Evolution

Question 1

Describe Darwin’s theory of evolution

Answer 1

Different kinds of species of living things that existed to this day developed over millions of year from very simple life forms

Question 2

Give three reasons why the theory of natural selection was not accepted at first

Answer 2

1) People thought God created everything
2) Not enough evidence
3) No real understanding about variation and inheritance.

Question 3

Describe the main stages of natural selection

Answer 3

all living species show variation. Some features give an advantage. Those once with best features will live longer breed and pass on the genes.

Question 4

State that variation can occur due to mutation

Answer 4

A random and spontaneous change in the genes of the particular species

Question 5

Describe Landmark’s theory of evolution

Answer 5

In the life to of one species it would spend it’s time stretching unto tree and eat the leaves from a tree and that neck would get longer and he said that this feature would be passed on.