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19.2 Public Exam Questions 6 men and the development of Evolution Theory

This set of exam questions explores the development of evolution theory and the contributions of various scientists. It covers Lamarck's theory, natural selection, fossil records, and more. Test your knowledge now!

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19.2 Public Exam Questions 6 men and the development of Evolution Theory

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  1. 19.2 Public Exam Questions6 men and the development of Evolution Theory You can expect 1-3 multiple choice questions from section 19.2

  2. 19.2 Public Exam Questions6 men and the development of Evolution Theory 62. Why has Lamarck’s theory of evolution been rejected by modern biologists? (A) His theory provided a genetic mechanism for how evolutionary change occurred. (B) His theory was based on special creation. (C) The characteristics an organism acquires during its lifetime cannot be passed on to its offspring. (D) The selection experiments he conducted on giraffe’s necks involved artificial and not natural selection.

  3. 19.2 Public Exam Questions6 men and the development of Evolution Theory 63. Why did the population of black English peppered moths increase during the industrial evolution? (A) Light-colored moths incorporated soot into their pigmentation as the trees became darker. (B) Natural selection produced new genes in the light-colored moths, causing them ton become the black variety. (C) Pollution caused mutation of the white variety. (D) Predation by birds was the important factor.

  4. 19.2 Public Exam Questions6 men and the development of Evolution Theory 65. Who proposed a theory of evolution identical to Darwin? (A) Cuvier (B) Lamarck (C) Lyell (D) Wallace

  5. 19.2 Public Exam Questions6 men and the development of Evolution Theory 66. Which idea was included in Lamarck’s theory of evolution? (A) acquired characteristics (B) incomplete dominance (C) population variation (D) spontaneous generation

  6. 19.2 Public Exam Questions6 men and the development of Evolution Theory 61. What is the most valid conclusion if the fossils of organism A are found in a layer of rock lower than the fossils of organism B? (A) Organisms A and B are closely related. (B) Organism A evolved from organism B. (C) Organism A lived before organism B. (D) Organism B lived before organism A. 62. Who proposed, with Darwin, the theory of Natural Selection? (A) Alfred Wallace (B) Gregor Mendel (C) Lynn Margulis (D) Thomas Malthus 63. Which statement is associated with Jean-Baptiste Lamark? (A) Evolution occurs through natural selection. (B) Organisms acquire new features through use and disuse. (C) The first life forms developed through spontaneous generation. (D) The human population increases faster than food supply. 64. Tails were cut off mice for 20 successive generations. The 21st generation was still born with tails. What theory does this tend to disprove? (A) blend of genetic characteristics (B) inheritance of acquired characteristics (C) natural selection (D) survival of the

  7. 19.2 Public Exam Questions6 men and the development of Evolution Theory 61. What is the most valid conclusion if the fossils of organism A are found in a layer of rock lower than the fossils of organism B? (A) Organisms A and B are closely related. (B) Organism A evolved from organism B. (C) Organism A lived before organism B. (D) Organism B lived before organism A.

  8. 19.2 Public Exam Questions6 men and the development of Evolution Theory 62. Who proposed, with Darwin, the theory of Natural Selection? (A) Alfred Wallace (B) Gregor Mendel (C) Lynn Margulis (D) Thomas Malthus

  9. 19.2 Public Exam Questions6 men and the development of Evolution Theory 63. Which statement is associated with Jean-Baptiste Lamark? (A) Evolution occurs through natural selection. (B) Organisms acquire new features through use and disuse. (C) The first life forms developed through spontaneous generation. (D) The human population increases faster than food supply.

  10. 19.2 Public Exam Questions6 men and the development of Evolution Theory 64. Tails were cut off mice for 20 successive generations. The 21st generation was still born with tails. What theory does this tend to disprove? (A) blend of genetic characteristics (B) inheritance of acquired characteristics (C) natural selection (D) survival of the

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