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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 type of populations experience more variations?
(a) Diverse populations.
(b) Medium populations.
(c) Small populations.
(d) Large populations.

2. In Chapter 4: Natural Selection, what does Darwin suggest about most variations?
(a) They are not helpful for survival.
(b) They lead to species regeneration.
(c) They are caused by domestication.
(d) They are helpful for survival.

3. What does the absence of complete facts with Darwin's theory open the theory up to?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Success.
(c) Failure.
(d) Objections.

4. What is the struggle for existence caused by?
(a) Too many species.
(b) Little food sources.
(c) Natural selection.
(d) Quick reproduction.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does natural selection favor in terms of increasing population?

3. Which term refers to a type of variation that is seen in most or all groups of organisms?

4. How is the practice of purposeful selection seen throughout history?

5. Which term refers to organisms with no distinct gender?

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