Origins of Life Flashcards
What does Genesis 2 describe?
The Christian creation story of how all life began
Who was the first man created according to Genesis 2?
Adam
How did God create Adam?
By forming him out of soil and breathing life into him
What is the name of the garden created by God?
The Garden of Eden
What did Adam do in the Garden of Eden?
Named all the animals and birds
Why did God create Eve?
To be a companion for Adam
How did God create Eve?
By taking one of Adam’s ribs while he was in a deep sleep
What is the literal Christian view on evolution?
Accepting evolution is seen as denying God’s existence
What do literal Christians believe about the creation of animals?
Animals were created as companions for humans
How do literal Christians trace the age of humanity?
Through biblical stories, estimating humanity is approximately 6000 years old
Fill in the blank: Cain and his wife had a son and named him in __________.
Genesis 4:17
True or False: Literal Christians think they have control over animals because they were created after humans.
True
What is the scientific theory on the origins of life and all living things?
Evolution
Evolution is how all living things (plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria) came about
Who proposed the idea of evolution through natural selection?
Charles Darwin
Darwin’s work laid the foundation for evolutionary biology.
What drives evolution according to the theory?
Natural Selection
Natural selection is a key mechanism of evolution.
What occurs when animals are born with advantages that help them survive?
Natural Selection
These advantages can include traits that enhance survival and reproduction.
True or False: Natural selection is the same as evolution.
False
Natural selection is a mechanism that drives evolution, but they are distinct concepts.
What is the basic idea that evolution comes from?
All living things have a common ancestor
What significant voyage did Charles Darwin undertake that contributed to his theory?
Voyage on the HMS Beagle
During this trip, he gathered evidence supporting his theory of evolution.
What types of evidence did Darwin gather to support his theory of evolution?
Fossil evidence and geographical biodiversity
Fossil evidence shows changes in
What is the central idea of Darwin’s theory of evolution?
Species alive today, including humans, are those that have adapted best to current conditions
This highlights the role of natural selection in evolution.
Fill in the blank: Evolution is the scientific theory on the origins of life and all living things; plants, animals, fungi, bacteria – the full _______.
spectrum of life
This phrase encompasses the wide variety of living organisms on Earth.
True or False: Darwin’s theory of evolution was developed in isolation without any influence from previous scientific theories.
False
Darwin drew upon previous theories in geology and biology.
What did Darwin’s observations during his voyage contribute to?
Evidence backing up his theory of evolution
His findings provided a crucial foundation for understanding the process of evolution.
What transformation did the single cell undergo over a long period of time?
Developed into a multicellular organism
This transformation was a key step in the evolution of complex life forms.
