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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: Natural Selection.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do naturalists call a situation where a child takes on characteristics NOT shared by the parents?
(a) Adopted.
(b) Extroverted.
(c) Introverted.
(d) Reverted.

2. What type of work is presented in The Origin of Species?
(a) Metaphysical.
(b) Chemical.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Biological.

3. What is required for a species to continue to grow?
(a) Other species.
(b) Food supply.
(c) Strong males.
(d) Land.

4. How is the practice of purposeful selection seen throughout history?
(a) Relics from ancient civilizations.
(b) Natural change in species.
(c) Written records.
(d) No change in species.

5. What do Naturalists suggest is one definite distinction between a species and a variety?
(a) Life span.
(b) Size of groups.
(c) Geographical range.
(d) Domestication.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of populations experience more variations?

2. What type of selection primarily affects the reproductive characteristics of a species?

3. Which term refers to a type of variation that is NOT inherited and only affects individuals?

4. What is the difference between the two types of variations discussed in Chapter 1: Variation Under Domestication?

5. What is the struggle for existence caused by?

(see the answer key)

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