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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. Why might a hybrid species NOT survive birth?
(a) Physical deformities.
(b) Natural selection.
(c) Poor respiration.
(d) It is half-related to the mother and has difficulty surviving in the womb.

2. What species type is known for a lot of variation between individuals?
(a) Polymorphic.
(b) Bimorphic.
(c) Trapamorphic.
(d) Trimorphic.

3. What species of bees builds inefficient hives?
(a) Honeybees.
(b) Hive-bees.
(c) Bumblebees.
(d) Yellow jackets.

4. What do scientists attribute to organs that cannot be explained by natural selection?
(a) Disuse.
(b) Inheritance.
(c) Overuse.
(d) Use.

5. What do species survive to do?
(a) Eat.
(b) Survive.
(c) Migrate.
(d) Increase the population.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why would one organism be able to survive in a climate that another could not?

3. What is the difference between the two types of variations discussed in Chapter 1: Variation Under Domestication?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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