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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. 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.

2. What do naturalists connect with species that have two or three variations?
(a) Fossil records.
(b) Past generations.
(c) Future generations.
(d) Intermediate generations.

3. When is the only time a rational conclusion can be reached on a theory?
(a) When one side comes up with more proof.
(b) When both sides have been considered.
(c) After a committee discussion and agreement.
(d) You can never draw a conclusion in science.

4. What term refers to those organisms that survive despite the struggle for resources?
(a) Hereditary modification.
(b) Natural selection.
(c) Circle of life.
(d) Artificial selection.

5. What type of relationship do organisms have with one another?
(a) Genetic.
(b) Environmental.
(c) Cooperative.
(d) Competitive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of work is presented in The Origin of Species?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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