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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is much of the evidence proving natural selection found?
(a) Fossil records.
(b) New generations.
(c) Geological records.
(d) Ancient generations.

2. Which of the following refers to a scientist who studies living creatures?
(a) Paleontologist.
(b) Botanist.
(c) Naturalist.
(d) Geologist.

3. If the pistils of a flower are very long, what type of reproduction limitation may this result in?
(a) Climate.
(b) Physical.
(c) Hormonal.
(d) Chemical.

4. What is one reason that some species' traits are different from other species?
(a) Inheritance.
(b) Climate.
(c) Natural selection.
(d) Habitat.

5. What are variations typically related to in complex species?
(a) Age of the species.
(b) Numbers in the species.
(c) Environment.
(d) Organs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of species has perfect fertility of variations been demonstrated?

2. As an example of a variation, what does Darwin indicate in Chapter 1 that is a change due to improved diet?

3. In what type of species are variations of the eye found?

4. What is one river that Darwin gives as an example of one that has dramatically changed over the years?

5. What bodily system do some scientists believe is responsible for producing individual differences?

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