theory of evolution

Question 1

species change and adapt over time to better survive their environment

Answer 1

natural selection

Question 2

was the naturalist on the HMS Beagle, a ship that sailed around the world in the 1830’s

Answer 2

charles darwin

Question 3

darwin’s time on the ________ was essentially influential to the development of evolutionary though

Answer 3

galápagos islands

Question 4

who found out that there is a variety of finches in the galapagos islands?

Answer 4

charles darwin

Question 5

a variant form of a gene

Answer 5

allele

Question 6

evolution can be measured through the change of ________ through generations in a population

Answer 6

allele frequencies

Question 7

comparison of past and present species

Answer 7

fossils

Question 8

geographical locations of modern species

Answer 8

biogeography

Question 9

homologous and vestigial structures, embryonic development

Answer 9

anatomy

Question 10

comparison of genetic material and evolutionary relationships

Answer 10

molecular biology

Question 11

small-scale evolution in organisms with short lifespans

Answer 11

direct observation

Question 12

happens when people select individuals to mate that features they hope the offspring will inherit

Answer 12

artificial selection/selective breeding

Question 13

what mutation does the ethnic tibetans have?

Answer 13

allows them to produce more red blood cells

Question 14

what group in greenland have adapted to the large amounts of fat they eat?

Answer 14

groups of inuit