Darwin
What animals did Darwin observe on the Galapagos?
Finches, tortoises
Where would a white rabbit survive best?
In a snowy or white environment (e.g., snowy forest)
How long did Darwin’s voyage last?
5 years
How can an iguana hide on dark rocky islands?
A. Long claws
B. Dark gray skin
C. Sharp teeth
D. Long tail
B. Dark gray skin ✅
What did Darwin call the process where the fittest survive and reproduce?
Natural selection
What did all dogs evolve from?
Wolves
Why are tortoise eggs protected on the island?
To keep predators from eating them (they're endangered)
Why does a Galápagos penguin’s body help it hide from the sun?
A. Mostly black color
B. Strong flippers
C. Webbed feet
D. Small size
D. Small size ✅
What was the name of Darwin’s ship in 1831?
HMS Beagle
What do researchers believe all mammals evolved from?
A common ancestor like a shrew-like mammal
What is “island tameness” and why is it dangerous?
Animals lose their fear of predators and humans
What helps a tortoise swim to get food?
A. Lightweight shell
B. Heavy shell
C. Sharp beak
D. Brown shell
A. Lightweight shell ✅
What was different about the finches Darwin studied?
Beak shape and size matched food sources
What can happen to DNA when it is being copied? What is the name for a change in DNA?
A mutation, or errors that modify/change the DNA
List one invasive species on the islands.
Goats, rats, cats, or dogs
How does a Sally Lightfoot crab hide on lava?
A. Extra claw
B. Colorful shells
C. Sprays water
D. Dark color when born
D. Dark color when born ✅
Who was the scientist that helped Darwin in the UK?
John Gould
What is the definition of evolution in biology?
A change in the traits of a population over many generations
Name one observation from the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Tortoises cared for, eggs incubated in hatcheries
Which beak helps finches drink nectar from flowers?
A. Short strong beak
B. Long straw-like beak
C. Colorful wings
D. Webbed feet
B. Long straw-like beak ✅