Charles Darwin
What did the different beak shapes Darwin observed of birds help them do?
Eat Different food
What is it called when a population obtains traits that make it better suited to its environment?
Adaptation
An animal blends in with its environment.
Camouflage
I have a long beak and wings that flap super fast so I can hover while feeding on nectar.
Hummingbird
What subatomic particle has no charge and is found in the nucleus of an atom?
Neutron
What animal did Darwin study the most?
Finches
What is it called when a group of organisms changes over a long time?
Evolution
A harmless animal looks like a dangerous one. What is this called?
Mimicry
I am a bird whose feather color changes with the seasons, and I freeze when I spot a predator.
Ptarmigan
What process occurs in stars to turn hydrogen into helium and release energy?
Nuclear fusion
What group of islands did Darwin visit that inspired his theory of evolution?
Galápagos Islands
What is the process where helpful traits become more common over time?
Natural Selection
A polar bear has thick fur and small ears. What type of adaptation is this?
Structural
I spray a smelly liquid to keep predators away.
Skunk
What kind of astronomical event creates a black hole?
Collapse of a massive star
What was the name of the ship Darwin sailed on?
HMS Beagle
What causes differences in traits between individuals of the same species?
Variation or Mutation
A penguin uses teamwork to stay warm. What type of adaptation is this?
Behavioral
I have skin that changes color and texture, and I can squeeze into tiny spaces.
Octopus
How fast does light travel?
186,000 Miles per Hour
What year did Darwin publish "On the Origin of Species"?
1859
What is it called when one species splits into two species?
Speciation
A camel stores fat in its hump. What type of adaptation is this?
Physiological
I collect water through grooves in my skin and live in the Australian desert.
Thorny Devil
What is the name of the theoretical boundary around a black hole where not even light can escape?
Event Horizon