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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11: Geographical Distribution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of work is presented in The Origin of Species?
(a) Chemical.
(b) Metaphysical.
(c) Biological.
(d) Spiritual.

2. What species of bee builds the most efficient hives?
(a) Honeybees.
(b) Bumblebees.
(c) Yellowjackets.
(d) Hive-bees.

3. What types of species forms are NOT found in nature?
(a) Natural.
(b) Transitional.
(c) Collaborative.
(d) Competitve.

4. In what type of species has perfect fertility of variations been demonstrated?
(a) Domestic.
(b) Wild.
(c) Hybrid.
(d) Mongrel.

5. What happens when two species from different climates interbreed?
(a) All traits are selected for.
(b) Traits favoring the previous climate are still selected for.
(c) Some traits are not selected for.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of species do many islands lack?

2. What is one geographical change that affects islands and continents?

3. What happens to the offspring when two of the same distinct species interbreed?

4. What does the process of species growth suggest about species that are transported into foreign regions?

5. What typically happens when varieties are inter-breed?

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