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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 insect does Darwin offer as an example of having a naturally selected trait that is NOT beneficial?
(a) Fly.
(b) Bee.
(c) Spider.
(d) Aphid.

2. What results as a climate becomes more hostile?
(a) Less food.
(b) More competition.
(c) Better cooperation between species.
(d) Fewer species.

3. Where did Darwin's ship travel?
(a) South America.
(b) Asia.
(c) North America.
(d) England.

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

5. What do some scientists say is the reason that cultivated plants do not produce seeds?
(a) Genetics.
(b) Instinct.
(c) Poor nutrition.
(d) Poor soil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do most organisms have a very good ability to do?

2. What animal does Darwin use as an example of an intermediate form of a full-land and full-flying animal?

3. What is one variation found in birds that migrate?

4. What does natural selection say about the most distinct characteristic of a species?

5. In Chapter 8, according to Darwin's example, what domesticated variety is NOT able to reproduce?

(see the answer key)

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