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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: Hybridism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the point of possible starvation for animals occur sooner than for humans?
(a) Humans can last longer on less food.
(b) Humans can rely on dietary supplements.
(c) Humans artificially produce food.
(d) Humans have better hunting tools.

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

3. Which of the following refers to offspring with parents from two different species?
(a) Mongrel.
(b) Normal.
(c) Inbreed.
(d) Hybrid.

4. What type of populations may be more likely to become extinct?
(a) Diverse populations.
(b) Small populations.
(c) Large populations.
(d) Medium populations.

5. In Chapter 8, according to Darwin's example, what domesticated variety is NOT able to reproduce?
(a) Ants.
(b) Mongrel.
(c) Maize.
(d) Spiders.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do some scientists demonstrate the differences between species and variations?

2. In what type of species are variations of the eye found?

3. With respect to breeders, what leads to the development of different varieties of species when breeding?

4. What is required for a species to continue to grow?

5. Where does Darwin suggest transitional forms should be found?

(see the answer key)

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