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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 is the general quality of fossils gathered by paleontologists?
(a) Poor.
(b) Superior.
(c) It depends on location.
(d) It depends on size.

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

3. What is the best example of traits that continue to vary?
(a) Primary sexual characteristics.
(b) Mating habits.
(c) Migration characteristics.
(d) Secondary sexual characteristics.

4. What is unique about variation in polymorphic species?
(a) Not dependent on external factors.
(b) Not dependent on internal factors.
(c) All invertibrates.
(d) Dependent on external factors.

5. When are fossils typically preserved?
(a) During earthquakes.
(b) Between periods of geological change.
(c) During storms.
(d) In the winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is instinct NOT well-defined?

2. As an example of a variation, what does Darwin indicate in Chapter 1 that is a change due to improved diet?

3. What is one reason that some species' traits are different from other species?

4. What is one consequence of natural selection?

5. Why do domestic ducks have lighter wings and heavier feet then wild ducks?

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