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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. In Chapter 1: Variation Under Domestication, what animal does Darwin give as an example for being perfectly adapted for catching its food?
(a) Tiger.
(b) Beaver.
(c) Bull.
(d) Woodpecker.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do naturalists connect with species that have two or three variations?

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

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

5. Where did Darwin's ship travel?

(see the answer key)

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