Natural Selection
What is the main process that drives evolution?
Natural selection
Which process favors the survival and reproduction of better-adapted organisms?
Evolution
Who developed the theory of Evolution and the concept of Natural Selection?
Chucky D aka Charles Darwin
What is an adaptation?
A trait helping an organism survive and reproduce
What popular battle royale video game, known for its colorful graphics and building mechanics, took the world by storm in 2017?
Fortnite
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
True or false: all living things on earth, alive and extinct, came from the first species to walk the earth
True
What was the name of the ship he was traveling on?
The HMS Beagle
What term describes the complete disappearance of a species?
Extinction
Which social media platform, known for its short-form videos, skyrocketed in popularity during the pandemic, particularly known for its dance challenges?
TikTok
Which factor increases genetic diversity within a population?
Gene flow
True or false: evolution happens quickly and can change in one generation
False
What island chain did the founder of the Theory of Natural Selection and Evolution visit that helped shaped his theories?
The Galapagos Islands
What concept describes the study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species?
Comparative Anatomy
What term describes someone on social media who uses their platform to promote brands or products?
an Influencer
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
Which is NOT evidence of evolution?
a) Comparative anatomy
b) Embryology
c) Climate Change
d) Fossil record
c) Climate Change
What was the founder of the theory of Natural selection and evolutions job on the ship he was traveling on?
A Naturalist and Biologist
What is genetic drift?
Change in the gene pool due to a random event, not evolution
What Marvel superhero movie, released in 2019, became the highest-grossing film of all time (for a short while), dethroning Avatar?
Avengers: Endgame
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
What Saying is the fundamental idea of Evolution and Natural Selection?
Survival of the Fittest
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
What is the study of embryo development called?
Embryology
What competition show, searching for the next superstar, launched the careers of Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood?
American Idol