Natural Selection
Evolution
NS & E History
Vocab
Grab Bag
100

What is the main process that drives evolution?


Natural selection

100

Which process favors the survival and reproduction of better-adapted organisms?


Evolution

100

Who developed the theory of Evolution and the concept of Natural Selection?

Chucky D aka Charles Darwin

100

What is an adaptation?

A trait helping an organism survive and reproduce

100

What popular battle royale video game, known for its colorful graphics and building mechanics, took the world by storm in 2017?

Fortnite

200

Which is an example of artificial selection?

   a) Speciation due to isolation

   b) Rapid diversification of organisms

   c) Selective breeding of dogs

   d) Independent evolution of similar traits

  c) Selective breeding of dogs

200

True or false: all living things on earth, alive and extinct, came from the first species to walk the earth

True

200

What was the name of the ship he was traveling on?

The HMS Beagle

200

What term describes the complete disappearance of a species?

Extinction

200

Which social media platform, known for its short-form videos, skyrocketed in popularity during the pandemic, particularly known for its dance challenges?

TikTok

300

Which factor increases genetic diversity within a population?

 Gene flow

300

True or false: evolution happens quickly and can change in one generation

False

300

What island chain did the founder of the Theory of Natural Selection and Evolution visit that helped shaped his theories?

 

The Galapagos Islands

300

What concept describes the study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species?

Comparative Anatomy

300

What term describes someone on social media who uses their platform to promote brands or products?  

an Influencer

400

What is the difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

Natural selection is not changed by humans, artificial selection is controlled by humans to have a specific outcome

400

Which is NOT evidence of evolution?

    a) Comparative anatomy

    b) Embryology

    c) Climate Change

    d) Fossil record

 c) Climate Change

400

What was the founder of the theory of Natural selection and evolutions job on the ship he was traveling on?

A Naturalist and Biologist

400

What is genetic drift?

Change in the gene pool due to a random event, not evolution

400

What Marvel superhero movie, released in 2019, became the highest-grossing film of all time (for a short while), dethroning Avatar?

Avengers: Endgame

500

What animal population was drastically effected by the late 1800's early 1900's industrial revolution in the UK? This series of events completely changed the evolutionary pattern these creatures were on.

Peppered Moths

500

What Saying is the fundamental idea of Evolution and Natural Selection?

Survival of the Fittest

500

What 2 animals were the focus of the studies performed by the founder of the concept of natural selection and evolution

Finches - Beak Shape, Diet, and Body Build

Tortoises - Shell Shape, Habitat conditions, and Body Build

500

What is the study of embryo development called?


Embryology

500

What competition show, searching for the next superstar, launched the careers of Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood?

American Idol

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