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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 term refers to exactly how species change over time?
(a) Darwin's Law.
(b) Laws of variation.
(c) Laws of change.
(d) Laws of heredity.

2. What is one function that cave dwelling animals lost through natural selection?
(a) Hearing.
(b) Sight.
(c) Taste.
(d) Touch.

3. What typically happens to a species that begins to vary and forms two distinct species?
(a) They will be classified as sub-species.
(b) They will require more resources.
(c) They will inhabit more area.
(d) One of the species will become extinct.

4. Which species require more years for change?
(a) Slow breeders.
(b) Sterile species.
(c) Fast breeders.
(d) Inter-breeders.

5. What type of selection primarily affects the reproductive characteristics of a species?
(a) Sexual selection.
(b) Natural selection.
(c) Artificial selection.
(d) Environmental selection.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Darwin suggest about acquired traits in parents?

2. Which of the following tends to live over larger areas?

3. What is one consequence of natural selection?

4. What is one of the most serious objections to natural selection?

5. If natural selection is accepted, what is rejected?

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