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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 way to observe the change in a species in a controlled environment?
(a) Learn about extinct animals.
(b) Create hybrids.
(c) Observe wild animals.
(d) Observe captive animals.

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

3. With respect to breeders, what leads to the development of different varieties of species when breeding?
(a) Genetic selection.
(b) Natural selection.
(c) Accidental selection.
(d) Purposeful selection.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Darwin's ship travel?

2. What is unique about white cats with blue eyes?

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

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

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

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