Exam 11: Evidence of Evolution

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These statements ask about a perception or line of thought associated with various researchers throughout history. For each description, select the best choice from the following naturalists.
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Aristotle
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evolution occurs by inherent drive for perfection
natural selection
human will produce more offspring than the food supply can support
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evolution occurs by inherent drive for perfection
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Darwin incorporated Malthus' idea that _____ into his theory of evolution.

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According to ____, environmental pressures caused changes in body parts, which were directed by ____ and passed onto offspring.

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These statements ask about the various theories that were presented in an attempt to explain the new information discovered during the 19th century. Match the theory with the description.
Premises:
Gradual geological changes have shaped the Earth.
Responses:
evolution
theory of uniformity
catastrophism
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Gradual geological changes have shaped the Earth.
evolution
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These statements ask about the various theories that were presented in an attempt to explain the new information discovered during the 19th century. Match the theory with the description.
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Change in the line of descent of a species.
Responses:
catastrophism
great chain of being
evolution
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Change in the line of descent of a species.
catastrophism
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