front 1 Catastrophism, meaning the regular occurrence of geological or meteorological disturbances (catastrophes), was Cuvier's attempt to explain the existence of | back 1 the fossil record |
front 2 With what other idea of his time was Cuvier's theory of catastrophism most in conflict? | back 2 uniformitarinism |
front 3 What was the prevailing belief prior to the time of Lyell and Darwin? | back 3 Earth is a few thousand years old, and populations are unchanging. |
front 4 During a study session about evolution, one of your fellow students remarks, "The giraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher leaves; its offspring inherited longer necks as a result." Which statement is most likely to be helpful in correcting this student's misconception? | back 4 Characteristics acquired during an organism's life are generally not passed on through genes. |
front 5 Which of the following is the most accurate summary of Cuvier's consideration of fossils found in the vicinity of Paris? | back 5 extinction of species yes; evolution of new species no |
front 6 In the mid-1900s, the Soviet geneticist Lysenko believed that his winter wheat plants, exposed to ever-colder temperatures, would eventually give rise to ever more cold-tolerant winter wheat. Lysenko's attempts in this regard were most in agreement with the ideas of | back 6 Lamarck |
front 7 Charles Darwin was the first person to propose | back 7 a mechanism for evolution that was supported by evidence. |
front 8 Which of these conditions should completely prevent the occurrence of natural selection in a population over time? | back 8 All variation between individuals is due only to environmental factors. |
front 9 Natural selection is based on all of the following except | back 9 individuals adapt to their environments and, thereby, evolve. |
front 10 Which of the following represents an idea that Darwin learned from the writings of Thomas Malthus? | back 10 Populations tend to increase at a faster rate than their food supply normally allows. |