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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Geographical Distribution continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is the only time a rational conclusion can be reached on a theory?
(a) You can never draw a conclusion in science.
(b) When one side comes up with more proof.
(c) When both sides have been considered.
(d) After a committee discussion and agreement.

2. What do species found on islands do for the theory of natural selection?
(a) Increase classifications.
(b) Increase its complexity.
(c) Refute it.
(d) Support it.

3. What happens to life forms that do NOT adapt?
(a) They are prey.
(b) Nothing.
(c) They become predators.
(d) They become extinct.

4. What is said about the pressure to adapt?
(a) It is equal among all species.
(b) It is dependent on the numbers in a species.
(c) It is dependent on the region.
(d) It is not equal among all species.

5. For natural selection to be true, what could be suggested about transitional forms?
(a) Amount of extinct species should be small.
(b) Transitional forms should be seen in all species.
(c) Amount of extinct species should be large.
(d) There should be no transitional forms.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, according to Darwin's example, what domesticated variety is NOT able to reproduce?

2. What may stop a group of carnivorous wolves from growing?

3. Why are the same species of freshwater fish typically NOT found in different countries?

4. In Chapter 1: Variation Under Domestication, what animal does Darwin give as an example for being perfectly adapted for catching its food?

5. Which of the following tends to live over larger areas?

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