Evolution quiz (ch 13 + hardy-weiberg)

Question 1

taxonomy

Answer 1

science of classifying, identifying ,and naiming organisms

Question 2

order of taxonomy

Answer 2

species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom, domain

Question 3

Who was the first to suggest that species evolved through interactions with their environment

Answer 3

Lamark (french naturalist)

Question 4

which famous philosopher held the view that species are fixed and dont change over time?

Answer 4

Aristotle

Question 5

what scientist that the earth was very old and gradually changing first?

Answer 5

scottish scientist - Lyell

wrote in Principles of Geology

Question 6

do individuals evolve?

Answer 6

NO; evolution only occurs when traits can be passed on. A change in an indv during their lifetime is NOT in their genetic info and therefore cannot be passed on

Question 7

gene pool

Answer 7

all the variations of all the genes in a pop

Question 8

hardy-weinberg equilibrium

Answer 8

nonevolving pop