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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9: On the Imperfection of the Geological Record.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When are fossils typically preserved?
(a) Between periods of geological change.
(b) During storms.
(c) In the winter.
(d) During earthquakes.

2. What is one consequence of natural selection?
(a) Change must benefit the species.
(b) Change must be small.
(c) Change cannot involve other organs.
(d) Change must benefit the environment.

3. Which of the following tends to live over larger areas?
(a) Subspecies.
(b) Variations.
(c) Mammals.
(d) Species.

4. What type of relationship do organisms have with one another?
(a) Environmental.
(b) Cooperative.
(c) Genetic.
(d) Competitive.

5. Who is one individual that Darwin mentions as helping him in every way prior to the publication of The Origin of Species?
(a) Edward Forbes.
(b) Dr. Lovette.
(c) Dr. Hooker.
(d) Rev. W. Horbert.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do hybrids tend to display little variation?

2. What typically happens when varieties are inter-breed?

3. What does natural selection say about the most distinct characteristic of a species?

4. What tends to occur in large groups of genera?

5. Why would one organism be able to survive in a climate that another could not?

(see the answer key)

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