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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the struggle for existence caused by?

3. Which species require more years for change?

4. What species type is known for a lot of variation between individuals?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between domesticated and wild animals, according to Darwin?

2. What was Darwin's specific interest in the living species?

3. How can the geology of mountains and valleys be related to natural selection?

4. Is there a cycle to the struggle for existence? Explain.

5. How does the growth of a population work?

6. What can't all examples for disused organs be attributed to correlational growth?

7. Why does Darwin suggest his methods of study are inadequate?

8. What occurs in situations where a species is moved from one climate to another?

9. Why would, on some islands, nature select for beetles that do not fly?

10. What factors contribute to the slowdown in reproduction in a species?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Darwin gives a number of examples as proof of natural selection. Is there any one example of a situation that provides the strongest amount of proof? If so, what is it and how does it provide this proof? If not, why do you think this proof is unavailable?

Essay Topic 2

Darwin's theory raised concerns and many objections by the religious community during his time. This theory, even today, is opposed by this community. Do you think these objections are warranted? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Darwin suggests that when the information in this book is combined, it supports his theory. Do you agree? Use examples and theories from the book to demonstrate how combining his theory and the opposition offers support for the theory itself.

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