Darwin, Adaptations, and Natural Selection (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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Who first formally stated the idea of natural selection in 1794?
Who first formally stated the idea of natural selection in 1794?
James Hutton
How long was Darwin's voyage on HMS Beagle starting in 1831?
How long was Darwin's voyage on HMS Beagle starting in 1831?
Five years
How many finch species did John Gould classify from Darwin's Galapagos specimens?
How many finch species did John Gould classify from Darwin's Galapagos specimens?
14 species
What naturally occurring variations did Darwin observe in Galapagos finches?
What naturally occurring variations did Darwin observe in Galapagos finches?
Colour, beak size, leg length
Where did the Grants conduct their 40-year finch study?
Where did the Grants conduct their 40-year finch study?
Daphne Major
How many birds did the Grants measure in 1976 before the drought?
How many birds did the Grants measure in 1976 before the drought?
751 birds
What happened to seed availability during the 1977 drought on Daphne Major?
What happened to seed availability during the 1977 drought on Daphne Major?
Soft small seeds scarce; hard seeds left
What was the mean beak depth change from 1976 to 1978 after the drought?
What was the mean beak depth change from 1976 to 1978 after the drought?
mm to mm
Which animals did Darwin first observe near Wallerawang in Australia?
Which animals did Darwin first observe near Wallerawang in Australia?
Rat-kangaroo and platypus
According to Darwin's theory, why can't all offspring survive?
According to Darwin's theory, why can't all offspring survive?
Limited resources like food and water