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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 would a variety do in order to become a new species?
(a) Migrate.
(b) Exceed in numbers from the parent species.
(c) Reduce in numbers.
(d) Inter-breed.

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

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

4. Which term refers to a type of variation that is seen in most or all groups of organisms?
(a) Organism variation.
(b) Indefinite variation.
(c) Definite variation.
(d) Species variation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What can be said about the range of species that are closely related?

2. With respect to breeders, what leads to the development of different varieties of species when breeding?

3. What do naturalists call a situation where a child takes on characteristics NOT shared by the parents?

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

5. What is one reason that some species' traits are different from other species?

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