Darwin’s Voyage
What was the name of the ship Darwin traveled on?
HMS Beagle
What were the two types of iguanas that Darwin observed during his trip?
Land iguanas
Marine iguanas
What is the process by which helpful traits become more common over generations?
Natural Selection
What was the name of Darwin’s most famous book published in 1859?
On the Origin of Species
Darwin embarked on his trip from 1831 to _______.
1836
In what year did Charles Darwin set out on his voyage?
1831-1836
How many species of finches did Darwin discover during his trip?
13 species
Identify two ways that species can be the most "fit"?
Various answers (ex: height, speed, camouflage, intelligence, etc.)
What was the focus of On the Origin of Species?
Evidence for evolution and natural selection in plants & animals
Birds fly to warmer climates in winter to find food. What type of adaptation is this?
Behavioural Adaptation
What was the most famous stop of Darwin's trip?
Galápagos Islands
What type of tortoise has restricted movement due to their shell?
Domed Shell Tortoise
What are the three types of adaptations?
Structural, behavioural, and physiological
In which U.S. state and town was the Scopes Monkey trial held?
Dayton, Tennessee
What type of peak does a Vegetarian Tree Finch have?
Parrot beak
How many weeks did Darwin spend in the Galápagos Islands?
5 weeks
Describe an unique behaviour about marine iguanas.
Learned to swim in search of food OR expel sea salt from their bodies
Define structural adaptation and provide an example of it.
Refers to the physical features of an organism’s body that help it survive or reproduce in its environment (ex: webbed feet)
Why did this trial attract national and international attention?
It attracted national attention because it represented a clash between science and religion, and was broadcast widely.
What do Woodpecker Tree Finches eat?
Insects
Why were the Galápagos Islands ideal for studying evolution?
They were isolated, volcanic islands with very different environments.
Why did the finches have different beaks?
Finches had different beak shapes as they adapted to the food source of various islands
A skunk's scent glands produce sulfur-based chemicals, which are released as a spray for defense. What type of adaptation is this?
Physiological adaptation
What law was John T. Scopes accused of violating? Why was that law created?
The Butler Act was a Tennessee law that prohibited teaching evolution in public schools, created to uphold the Biblical creation story.
Who were the lawyers in the Scopes Monkey Trial?
Prosecution: William Jennings Bryan
Defense: Clarence Darrow