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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11: Geographical Distribution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does natural selection favor in terms of increasing population?
(a) Traits that do not lead to reproduction.
(b) Traits that lead to reproduction.
(c) Traits that lead to sterility.
(d) Traits that lead to strength.

2. Why is instinct NOT well-defined?
(a) No one can agree on a definition for instinct.
(b) It covers too many behaviors.
(c) They change rapidly.
(d) It is elusive.

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

4. What does Darwin suggest about variations of species in terms of examining the fossil records?
(a) All species evolve.
(b) Variation is not consistent.
(c) Evolution goes in stages.
(d) Variation is consistent.

5. Which of the following is a radical change in the structure or behavior of an organism?
(a) Increased illness.
(b) Monstrosities.
(c) Extinction.
(d) Growth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would increase the likelihood of variations occurring in a given population?

2. What does the fossil record show about natural selection?

3. What is one consequence of natural selection?

4. What do scientists find throughout the fossil record?

5. In Chapter 8, according to Darwin's example, what domesticated variety is NOT able to reproduce?

(see the answer key)

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