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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9: On the Imperfection of the Geological Record.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one geographical change that affects islands and continents?
(a) Rainfall changes.
(b) Animal variations.
(c) Sea level changes.
(d) Climate changes.

2. Why do hybrids tend to display little variation?
(a) There is no natural selection with hybrids.
(b) Because of genetic defects.
(c) The parents are the same.
(d) The parents are very close in characteristics.

3. To what degree do hybrids resemble one parent?
(a) No resemblance.
(b) Extreme degrees.
(c) Moderate degrees.
(d) Small degrees.

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

5. Where does Darwin suggest transitional forms should be found?
(a) In fossil records.
(b) Regions near water.
(c) Regions near mountains.
(d) In all regions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tends to occur in large groups of genera?

2. In addition to the Formica rufescens, what other ant species takes slaves?

3. Which of the following occurs when one type of variation causes variation in another part of an organism?

4. What is the fate of traits that are neither helpful nor unhelpful for survival?

5. In what type of species are variations of the eye found?

(see the answer key)

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