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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 is the struggle for existence caused by?
(a) Too many species.
(b) Natural selection.
(c) Quick reproduction.
(d) Little food sources.

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

3. What is one unique characteristic of the European cuckoo?
(a) Lays eggs in other birds' nests.
(b) Eats eggs.
(c) Buries eggs.
(d) Cares for other birds' eggs.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does migration inhibit the development of a fossil record?

2. Which of the following refers to offspring with parents from two different species?

3. What type of populations experience more variations?

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

5. When are fossils typically preserved?

(see the answer key)

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