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Charles Darwin

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  • How long was Charles Darwin's trip on the HMS Beagle supposed to take?
    2 years
  • What is at least one type of evidence to support Charles Darwin's theory of "natural selection?"
    1. fossil evidence, 2. common ancestors, 3. similarities between different species
  • How long did Charles Darwin's trip on the HMS Beagle actually take?
    5 years
  • What is it called when dog breeders allow certain dogs to reproduce to try to get certain genetic traits in the offpspring?
    artificial selection
  • What age was Charles Darwin when he started his trip on the HMS Beagle?
    22 years old
  • How much money did Charles Darwin receive for his book sales?
    $500,000
  • According to Charles Darwin, can the small changes that occur when organisms reproduce create new species over time?
    Yes
  • What caused the shape of the finch's beaks to change over time?
    the seeds that each bird ate
  • What was the name of Charles Darwin's book that he published in 1859?
    On the Origin of Species
  • Was Charles Darwin's book 'On the Origin of Species' accepted by everyone right away?
    No, it was highly controversial.
  • To what continent did the HMS Beagle sail?
    South America
  • Did Charles Darwin published any other books other than 'On the Origin of Species?'
    Yes.
  • How many different island are part of the Galapagos islands?
    14
  • What is another organism that Charles Darwin studied other than finches?
    bees, orchids, ants, rabbits, pigeons, earthworms, and insect-eating plants
  • Did Charles Darwin and his family agree with slavery?
    no, they were abolitionists.
  • In what Country did Charles Darwin go to college?
    Scotland.
  • Whose birthday does Charles Darwin share?
    Abraham Lincoln!
  • What other scientist came up with similar findings as Charles Darwin?
    Alfred Russel Wallace
  • Charles Darwin said that when organisms reproduce, ______ change occur. (small or big)
    small
  • Why did Charles Darwin struggle with the findings of his research?
    he wanted to find a way to balance his religious beliefs and his scientific findings
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