Darwin

Question 1

History of Charles Darwin

Answer 1

1809-1882, shares the same birthday as Abraham Lincoln. English Naturalist.

Question 2

Erasmus

Answer 2

Darwins grandfather, famous botanist.

Question 3

The Beagle Voyage

Answer 3

At 22 Darwin went out on a 5 year voyage on the HMS Beagle. South America. Published on the Origin of Species in 1859 to achieve priority over Alfred Wallace

Question 4

Beagle voyage Findings

Answer 4

1. Different species in different parts of the world occupy similar habitats.
2. Fossils from a geographic region resemble other fossils as well as living organisms from that region.
3. Galapagos Finches. 600 miles west of Ecuador, volcanic geologically young – goldilocks environment to observe evolution. Island finches resemble mainland species with a few differences.

Question 5

Finches

Answer 5

Darwin saw the finches had unique traits suited for the food source on their island.
1. Ground Finch – large powerful beaks for nuts and seeds
2. Tree Finch – Slender beaks for picking insects from bark
3. Woodpecker Finch – Pointy beaks for picking insects from cacti.

Question 6

Biological Evolution

Answer 6

Changes that have occurred in organisms over the history of life on earth.