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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what ship did Darwin ride while writing The Origin of Species?
(a) H.M.S. Beagle.
(b) H.M.S. Victoria.
(c) H.M.S. Seafarer.
(d) H.M.S. Clipper.

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

3. If natural selection is accepted, what is rejected?
(a) All differences must be different species.
(b) Variations must be subjective.
(c) Species were created independently.
(d) There is only artificial selection.

4. What does Darwin say will happen to species that do not adapt?
(a) They are weeded out.
(b) They become smaller in size.
(c) Nothing.
(d) They are stronger than others.

5. What does natural selection say must be true for change to be preserved?
(a) It must be unique.
(b) It must be beneficial to the species.
(c) It must be universal.
(d) It must be genetic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What types of species forms are NOT found in nature?

3. What term refers to change from one generation to the next?

4. Why might a hybrid species NOT survive birth?

5. What is the best example of traits that continue to vary?

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