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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: Variation Under Nature.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one reason that some species' traits are different from other species?
(a) Habitat.
(b) Climate.
(c) Natural selection.
(d) Inheritance.

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

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

4. Why do domestic ducks have lighter wings and heavier feet then wild ducks?
(a) Domestic ducks walk more.
(b) This is a false statement.
(c) Different species.
(d) Domestic ducks walk less.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would a variety do in order to become a new species?

2. Which of the following tends to live over larger areas?

3. Concerning the difficulty of defining species, sub-species, and variations, what does Darwin suggest about differences?

4. When is the only time a rational conclusion can be reached on a theory?

5. What is unique about variation in polymorphic species?

(see the answer key)

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