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BSC1011 Exam 1

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Catastrophism, meaning the regular occurrence of geological or meteorological disturbances (catastrophes), was Cuvier's attempt to explain the existence of

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the fossil record

front 2

With what other idea of his time was Cuvier's theory of catastrophism most in conflict?

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uniformitarinism

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What was the prevailing belief prior to the time of Lyell and Darwin?

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Earth is a few thousand years old, and populations are unchanging.

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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?

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Characteristics acquired during an organism's life are generally not passed on through genes.

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Which of the following is the most accurate summary of Cuvier's consideration of fossils found in the vicinity of Paris?

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extinction of species yes; evolution of new species no

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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

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Lamarck

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Charles Darwin was the first person to propose

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a mechanism for evolution that was supported by evidence.

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Which of these conditions should completely prevent the occurrence of natural selection in a population over time?

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All variation between individuals is due only to environmental factors.

front 9

Natural selection is based on all of the following except

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individuals adapt to their environments and, thereby, evolve.

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Which of the following represents an idea that Darwin learned from the writings of Thomas Malthus?

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Populations tend to increase at a faster rate than their food supply normally allows.