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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14: Recapitulation and Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of populations experience more variations?
(a) Medium populations.
(b) Small populations.
(c) Large populations.
(d) Diverse populations.

2. In ancient times, why were whales classified as fish?
(a) They had gills.
(b) They swam.
(c) They lived in the same environment.
(d) They needed oxygen.

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

4. What is one way to observe the change in a species in a controlled environment?
(a) Create hybrids.
(b) Learn about extinct animals.
(c) Observe captive animals.
(d) Observe wild animals.

5. What does the fossil record show about new species?
(a) They did exist in ancient times.
(b) They are variations of fossils.
(c) They are different species.
(d) They did not exist in ancient times.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which term refers to a type of variation that is seen in most or all groups of organisms?

2. In Geographical Distribution continued, what does Darwin suggest about the rule of natural selection?

3. What is unique about white cats with blue eyes?

4. What aspect of organisms is not caused by chance?

5. Why do hybrids tend to display little variation?

(see the answer key)

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