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Who was the scientist who first suggested the theory of natural selection?
a) Charles Darwin
b) Gregor Mendel
c) Isaac Newton
d) Albert Einstein

When a dog breeder chooses which male and female to breed, this process is called:
a) Survival of the fittest
b) Artificial variation
c) Natural selection
d) Artificial selection

According to the theory of natural selection, the organisms who survive are the ones
a) who are the smartest
b) who are the strongest
c) who have the most money
d) who are best suited to their environment

The webbed feet of a penguin is an adaptation to its environment. In what way does this help it survive?
a) To swim faster to escape from predators or catch prey
b) To help it keep its balance
c) To signal when predators are near
d) To tap dance for entertainment

The striped fur on a tiger is an adaptation to its environment. In what way does this help it survive?
a) It helps attract attention in its environment
b) It helps keep the tiger camoflaged in its environment
c) The stripes are a secret code that only other tigers can decipher
d) The stripes tell how old the tiger is so the predators know which ones to go after

Which characteristic of peacocks are most likely to evolve or change over several generations?
a) The lung structure of the peacock
b) The beak formation of the peacock
c) The type of food that it eats
d) The color of feathers on a peacock

Which characteristic of a raccoon is most likely to evolve over several generations?
a) The size of "mask" on its face
b) The sensitivity of smell
c) The sharpness of claws
d) The size of its appetite

Which characteristic of a flock of geese is most likely to evolve over several generations?
a) The size of the their eggs
b) The pitch of their "honk"
c) The path of migration
d) The shape of their wings

Which characteristic of a pine tree is most likely to evolve over several generations?
a) The shape of its leaves
b) The process of photosynthesis
c) The process of pollination
d) The size of the pine cones

Which characteristic of a Saguaro cactus is most likely to evolve over several generations
a) The ribs where water is stored
b) Its height
c) The number of spines
d) The number of "arms"

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