The Theory of Evolution (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What is evolution?
What is evolution?
Species adapt over time to their environment
Why are adaptations important?
Why are adaptations important?
They help organisms survive their conditions
What provides evidence for evolution?
What provides evidence for evolution?
Fossils from millions of years ago
In natural selection, what happens to beneficial traits?
In natural selection, what happens to beneficial traits?
Offspring inherit them and they spread
How did Darwin define evolution?
How did Darwin define evolution?
Descent with modification
According to Lamarck, what happens to characteristics that are used more?
According to Lamarck, what happens to characteristics that are used more?
They become bigger and stronger
When did Darwin say organisms changed?
When did Darwin say organisms changed?
Before environmental change occurs
How do religious beliefs often describe the creation of life?
How do religious beliefs often describe the creation of life?
As a deliberate act by a divine being
What drives species change according to evolution?
What drives species change according to evolution?
Random mutations & environmental pressures
What does evolution rely on to support its claims?
What does evolution rely on to support its claims?
Empirical evidence & scientific method
According to evolution, what drives life?
According to evolution, what drives life?
Survival and reproduction
How do many religions view humans compared to other species?
How do many religions view humans compared to other species?
As unique with a special purpose