Chapter 16.1

Question 1

What was Charles Darwin’s contribution to science?

Answer 1

Developed a scientific theory of bioloical evolution that explains how modern organisms evolved over long periods of time through descent from common ancestors.

Question 2

What three patterns of biodiversity did Darwin note?

Answer 2

1) species vary globally
2) Species vary locally
3) Species vary over time

Question 3

What was the name of the ship Darwin was aboard for 5 years?

Answer 3

HMS Beagle

Question 4

Evolution

Answer 4

Change over time

Question 5

Fossils

Answer 5

preserved remains or traces of ancient orgnanisms

Question 6

2 organisms studied on Galapagos Islands

Answer 6

1) Finches
2) Island Tortoises

Question 7

Name 3 flightless birds around the world and the continent they are from

Answer 7

1) South America - Rhea
2) Africa - Ostrich
3) Australia - Emu