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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following refers to a scientist who studies living creatures?
(a) Naturalist.
(b) Paleontologist.
(c) Geologist.
(d) Botanist.

2. What does natural selection say must be true for change to be preserved?
(a) It must be genetic.
(b) It must be beneficial to the species.
(c) It must be unique.
(d) It must be universal.

3. What does the absence of complete facts with Darwin's theory open the theory up to?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Failure.
(c) Success.
(d) Objections.

4. How is the practice of purposeful selection seen throughout history?
(a) No change in species.
(b) Relics from ancient civilizations.
(c) Natural change in species.
(d) Written records.

5. Which term refers to a type of variation that is NOT inherited and only affects individuals?
(a) Definite variation.
(b) Organism variation.
(c) Indefinite variation.
(d) Species variation.

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

7. When is the only time a rational conclusion can be reached on a theory?
(a) After a committee discussion and agreement.
(b) You can never draw a conclusion in science.
(c) When one side comes up with more proof.
(d) When both sides have been considered.

8. What may stop a group of carnivorous wolves from growing?
(a) The group becomes too large.
(b) Climate change.
(c) The group decreases in numbers.
(d) Migration changes.

9. What bodily system do some scientists believe is responsible for producing individual differences?
(a) Brain.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Skin.
(d) Reproductive.

10. As an example of a variation, what does Darwin indicate in Chapter 1 that is a change due to improved diet?
(a) Increased size.
(b) Decreased size.
(c) Lower intelligence.
(d) Higher intelligence.

11. What does Darwin suggest about variation for parts that are NOT specialized?
(a) Becomes correlational.
(b) Eventually stops.
(c) Less variation.
(d) More variation.

12. Why do domestic ducks have lighter wings and heavier feet then wild ducks?
(a) Different species.
(b) Domestic ducks walk less.
(c) Domestic ducks walk more.
(d) This is a false statement.

13. What is unique about white cats with blue eyes?
(a) They do not reproduce.
(b) They are not seen in the wild.
(c) They are deaf.
(d) They are blind.

14. What happens to a species if their traits and characteristics are not passed down to the next generation?
(a) They will become extinct.
(b) They will grow.
(c) They will change.
(d) They will become unique species.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What results as a climate becomes more hostile?

2. What does natural selection favor in terms of increasing population?

3. In extreme environments, what are species in competition with?

4. What is the difference between the two types of variations discussed in Chapter 1: Variation Under Domestication?

5. On what ship did Darwin ride while writing The Origin of Species?

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