1. Darwin is considered the father of what? What is the name of his first Book?
2. What was the name of the ship Darwin sailed on to what Island?
3. Google the following: Darwins observed what feature on Finches on the Island?
4. This feature on the bird led Darwin to believe what about these birds?
5. Explain what Natural Selection is.
6. How does Genetic Variation and Adaptions lead to a better species of organisms?
7. What leads to evolutionary changes in a population or species?
1. Darwin is considered the father of evolutionary theory. His first book is titled "On the Origin of Species."
2. The ship Darwin sailed on to the Galapagos Islands was called the HMS Beagle.
3. Darwin observed different beak shapes and sizes on finches on the island.
4. This variation in beak shapes and sizes led Darwin to believe that the finches had adapted to different environments and food sources on the island.
5. Natural selection is the process by which organisms with traits that are better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those beneficial traits to future generations.
6. Genetic variation within a species allows for individuals with different traits to respond differently to environmental changes. Over time, the individuals with beneficial traits will be more likely to survive and reproduce, leading to a better-adapted species.
7. Evolutionary changes in a population or species are primarily driven by natural selection, genetic variation, and environmental pressures. Over time, these factors can lead to the development of new species or the adaptation of existing species to their changing surroundings.