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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 do scientists believe fossils do not exist at the bottom of the ocean?
(a) They cannot get to the bottom.
(b) No species that far down.
(c) Fossils are only found on land.
(d) Too much pressure.

2. In addition to the Formica rufescens, what other ant species takes slaves?
(a) Mycocepurus smithii.
(b) Forelius pusillus.
(c) Odontomachus bauri.
(d) Formica sanguinea.

3. 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.

4. Who is one individual that Darwin mentions as helping him in every way prior to the publication of The Origin of Species?
(a) Dr. Lovette.
(b) Rev. W. Horbert.
(c) Dr. Hooker.
(d) Edward Forbes.

5. What other field of science can natural selection be compared to?
(a) Psychology.
(b) Geology.
(c) Biology.
(d) Physics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How might one explain the correlation of growth?

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

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

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

5. What type of organisms will not fossilize?

(see the answer key)

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