1
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What was the name of the ship Darwin used to voyage?
A
HMS Beagle
2
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Where did Darwin voyage to?
A
Galapagos Island
3
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When he was at the island, what did he notice?
A
The similarities and differences between species
4
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During his time on the island, what idea did he develop?
A
the idea of natural selection
5
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What is natural selection?
A
a gradual process where the characteristics of a species change over time
6
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What does the theory of evolution explain?
A
the diversity of all living things alive today
7
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What is genetic variation?
A
individuals in a population show differences due to mutations
8
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What is selection pressure?
A
Individuals compete over a change in the environment
Biology
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