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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Struggle For Existence.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does the point of possible starvation for animals occur sooner than for humans?
(a) Humans artificially produce food.
(b) Humans have better hunting tools.
(c) Humans can rely on dietary supplements.
(d) Humans can last longer on less food.

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

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

3. What do some scientists say is the reason that cultivated plants do not produce seeds?

4. Which of the following refers to a scientist who studies living creatures?

5. What does the absence of complete facts with Darwin's theory open the theory up to?

(see the answer key)

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