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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. Where is much of the evidence proving natural selection found?

2. Why is instinct NOT well-defined?

3. What does the fossil record show about new species?

4. In addition to the Formica rufescens, what other ant species takes slaves?

5. How do some scientists try to explain the purpose of rudimentary organs?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does natural selection explain relationships among creatures?

2. How does Darwin explain similarities in embryos?

3. How does the age of the earth play into natural selection?

4. What undermines the belief that the infertility of species, when crossed, is the result of Divine institution?

5. What does Darwin suggest about the milking behaviors of ants on some insects?

6. How can the phenomenon of ancient species resembling current living groups be explained?

7. What is the key explanation for species living in different regions?

8. How can naturalists determine if land masses were once connected?

9. Why can't similarities in organ structure of different species be explained as being created individually?

10. Describe the process of egg-laying of the European cuckoo.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Darwin discusses differences due to barriers. Discuss this rationality. Does Darwin's explanation make sense? Are there examples that may prove/disprove this rationale?

Essay Topic 2

Darwin discusses four objections to his theory. Discuss these objections. Do you think Darwin makes valid points to explain away these objections? Can you find flaws in either the objections to Darwin's theory of the theory itself?

Essay Topic 3

Darwin focuses on animals and plants when discussing natural selection. What do you think Darwin's thoughts are concerning human adaptation? Why doesn't Darwin directly apply this theory to humans?

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