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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: Hybridism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What types of species forms are NOT found in nature?
(a) Transitional.
(b) Competitve.
(c) Collaborative.
(d) Natural.

2. With respect to breeders, what leads to the development of different varieties of species when breeding?
(a) Purposeful selection.
(b) Natural selection.
(c) Genetic selection.
(d) Accidental selection.

3. Which term refers to a type of variation that is NOT inherited and only affects individuals?
(a) Definite variation.
(b) Indefinite variation.
(c) Species variation.
(d) Organism variation.

4. What is one geographical change that affects islands and continents?
(a) Climate changes.
(b) Sea level changes.
(c) Rainfall changes.
(d) Animal variations.

5. What does Darwin state is a main difference between first generation mongrels and first generation hybrids?
(a) First generation mongrels show less variation.
(b) First generation mongrels show more variation.
(c) First generation mongrels show no variation.
(d) First generation mongrels are larger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other actions do birds use their wings for?

2. What typically happens to a species that begins to vary and forms two distinct species?

3. Which of the following refers to offspring with parents from two different species?

4. What animal does Darwin use as an example of an intermediate form of a full-land and full-flying animal?

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

(see the answer key)

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