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Darwin and his vacay
Hutton and Lyell
Scientisits before Darwin
Important definitions
HODGE PODGE
100
Darwin found many of his most important findings around this island chain.
What is Galapaagos
100
Hutton and Lyell worked as _____.
What are geologists
100
Lamarck proposed that organisms have an innate tendency towards complexity and _______
What is perfection
100
When a farmer breeds only his or her best livestock, this process is called
What is artificial selection
100
Wings and arms are different but they have similarities in the way they are formed. Therefore wings and arms are examples of _______
What is homologous structures.
200
Based on Darwin's many __________, he came up with the theory of evolution
What are observations
200
Hutton and Lyell's work suggested that the earth is _________ of years old
What is millions
200
Lamarck said body structure could change according to the ______ of organisms.
What is action
200
Individuals that are better suited to their environments survive and reproduce most successfully
What is survival of the fittest
200
What is one thing that is not included in the modern theory of evolution?
What is transmission of acquired characteristics
300
What trait was specific to the finches that caused Darwin to want to research them?
What is beak shape/size
300
Lyell emphasized that past geological events must be explained by processes ___________ today.
What is observable.
300
What were the 3 things Malthus thought could prevent the endless growth of human populations?
What is famine, war, and disease.
300
Survival of the fittest can also be referred to as ______________
What is natural selection
300
The theory of evolution suggests that different species descend from common _____
What is ancestors
400
What was the name of Darwin's boat?
What is HMS beagle
400
Hutton and Lyells work was important to Darwin because it suggested the earth was old enough for what to have occurred?
What is evolution.
400
What was the name of the scientist who was part of the reason Darwin felt pressured to publish his book.
Who is Wallace
400
any inherited characteristic that increases an organisms chance of survival
What is adaptation
400
fitness is the ability of an organism to survive and _____ in a specific environment
What is reproduce
500
What is the name of the book Darwin had published
What is "On the Origin of Species"
500
Hutton though rocks of the sea floor could be pushed up to form what structures?
What are mountain ranges
500
Why was Darwin hesitant to publish his book?
He was disturbed by his findings which challenged fundamental scientific beliefs
500
the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms
What is evolution
500
Instead of being perfect and unchanging, organisms in a population show _______________
What are variations