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Biology 11
Chapter 15: Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
Prentice Hall Text Reading pages 369-386
Complete the following questions in the space provided. There is no need for full
sentences.
15-1 The Puzzle of Life’s Diversity
1. Scientists propose theories all the time in order to explain how the world
around us works. (pg. 369)
a. Is a theory the “truth”? __________
b. Explain.
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2. Once a theory has been proven, does it exist for all time? Explain your
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3. Who is considered to be the most influential thinker on evolutionary
theory?
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4. About Charles Darwin:
a. Explain briefly who he was, born when, where, nationality etc.
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b. What was his area of study?
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c. What was Darwin’s job on the Beagle and where did the ship sail?
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5. Darwin’s Observations pg. 370 to 371 (briefly describe each of the ideas
that Darwin investigated while on his journey with the Beagle and its
crew):
a. Patterns of Diversity:
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b. Living Organisms and Fossils:
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c. The Galapagos Islands:
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d. The Journey Home, what did Darwin ultimately wonder by the end
of his journey?
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15-2 Ideas that Shaped Darwins Thinking
1. Construct a brief timeline of the scientists, dates and their contributions
towards shaping Darwin’s thinkins
2. State Lamarck’s Evolution Hypothesis.
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3. Describe the details of Lamarck’s supporting evidence. (pg. 376)
a. Tendency Toward Perfection:
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b. Use and Disuse:
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c. Inheritance of Acquired Traits:
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d. Based on your own knowledge, do you agree or disagree with
Lamarck’s theory, give at least two reasons to support your answer.
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4. Summarize Thomas Malthus’ thoughts on Population growth and explain,
how his work influenced Darwin. (pg. 377)
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15-3 Darwin Presents His Case
1. What was the name of the book he published and what year was it
published? ___________________________________________
2. Read pgs. 380-382 and define the terms related to the concept of
Evolution by Natural Selection.
a. Struggle for existence:
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b. Fitness:
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c. Adaptation:
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d. Survival of the fittest:
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e. Natural Selection:
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f. Descent with modification:
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g. Common descent:
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Evidence for Evolution: briefly describe the 4 pieces of evidence used by Darwin
to support his theory of evolution.
3. The fossil record:
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4. Geographic Distribution of Living Species:
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5. Homologous structures:
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6. Similarities in Embryology:
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Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection.
1. List the five distinct parts of Darwin’s theory and briefly explain each one.
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