Darwin Flashcards
(19 cards)
Who is Charles Darwin?
Charles Darwin was a British naturalist known for his contributions to the understanding of evolution.
What is the title of Darwin’s most famous book?
On the Origin of Species
What theory did Darwin propose?
The theory of evolution by natural selection.
True or False: Darwin’s theory suggests that species evolve over time through a process of natural selection.
True
Fill in the blank: Natural selection is the process by which __________ that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce.
organisms
What voyage significantly influenced Darwin’s ideas on evolution?
The voyage of the HMS Beagle.
Which islands did Darwin study that helped shape his theory?
The Galápagos Islands.
What are the four main principles of natural selection?
Variation, inheritance, high rate of population growth, and differential survival and reproduction.
True or False: Darwin believed that all species were created in their current form.
False
What did Darwin observe about finches on the Galápagos Islands?
He observed that different species of finches had different beak shapes suited to their specific diets.
How did Darwin’s work challenge the scientific views of his time?
It challenged the belief in fixed species and the idea of divine creation.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following concepts is central to Darwin’s theory? A) Inheritance B) Mutation C) Natural Selection D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is meant by ‘survival of the fittest’?
It refers to the idea that individuals best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
What impact did Darwin’s ideas have on the field of biology?
They laid the foundation for modern evolutionary biology.
Fill in the blank: Darwin’s observations led him to conclude that species change over time through __________.
natural selection
What are the islands he visited?
Galapagos Islands
What animal showed him?
Mainly Finches and Tortoises.
What is 2 R’s of significance?
Revealing- Showed us how much people were religious back then and hated anyone who even the slightest disagreed with their opinion of G-d.
Remembered- People believe and talk about it today!
Was he a main benefit?
Yes, maybe not as much as other. We aren’t completely sure its true.
