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Set 1 Darwins Finches Evolution Genomes And Genes

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Question 1

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Which important observation in the Galapagos Islands led to Darwin's development of evolutionary theory?

A) Wildlife on the islands was different from, but related to, wildlife on the mainland
B) The islands hosted a wide range of wildlife
C) There was a limited range of wildlife on the islands compared to the mainland
D) There were unique species on the islands and the mainland

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Question 2

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Which observation about species in the Galapagos Islands was important for Darwin's development of evolutionary theory?

A) Species were suited to survival in their environments
B) Multiple species could use the same food sources
C) Species could travel easily between the islands
D) Species were the same on the different islands

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Question 3

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The Cape Verde Islands and the Galapagos Islands have very different species despite their very similar geological and climatic conditions. What did Darwin suggest explained these differences?

A) Species migration from nearby landmasses
B) Independent species creation in the different islands
C) Transfer of species between the Galapagos and Cape Verde Islands
D) Convergent evolution on the different islands

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