Combo Biology With Connect Access Card
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781259638268
Author: Sylvia S. Mader Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 15, Problem 8A
A key biogeographical observation made by Darwin was
a. the variation that existed among the Galapagos Island finches.
b. the similarity between the Galapagos Island hare and cavy.
c. the difference in the neck lengths of giraffes.
d. All of these are correct.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
which statement serves as evidence that Darwin’s theory of evolution had prediction power?
a.
It could be proven incorrect with the discovery of fossils of complex organisms found in the oldest fossil deposits.
b.
It could be proven incorrect with the discovery of amphibians and large land mammals on remote oceanic islands.
c.
It could be used to describe the evolution of large-billed finches on the Galapagos Islands.
d.
It could be used to hypothesize that fossils of the most primitive human ancestors would be found on the African continent.
Darwin explained that the difference in beak shape among Galapagos finches as being result of adaptations to eating different food. Its true or false? explain.
From natural selection, hypothesize what kinds of adaptations might happen to a group of organisms of penguin due to increasing globaltemperatures
Chapter 15 Solutions
Combo Biology With Connect Access Card
Ch. 15.1 - Define catastrophism and identify who proposed...Ch. 15.1 - Evaluate Lamarck’s idea of “inheritance of...Ch. 15.1 - Construct a timeline of the history of...Ch. 15.2 - List the three categories of observations made by...Ch. 15.2 - Summarize the components of Darwin’s theory of...Ch. 15.2 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 15.3 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 15.3 - Summarize the difference between homologous and...Ch. 15.3 - Explain how biomolecules support the theory of...Ch. 15.3 - Prob. 4CYP
Ch. 15 - Prob. 1NS.1QCCh. 15 - How does the tree of life support Darwin’s theory...Ch. 15 - Which of these pairs is mismatched? a. Charles...Ch. 15 - Prob. 2ACh. 15 - Prob. 3ACh. 15 - Why was it helpful to Darwin to learn that Lyell...Ch. 15 - Prob. 5ACh. 15 - Organisms a. compete with other members of their...Ch. 15 - Prob. 7ACh. 15 - A key biogeographical observation made by Darwin...Ch. 15 - Prob. 9ACh. 15 - Humans are able to cause organisms to evolve...Ch. 15 - Prob. 11ACh. 15 - Prob. 12ACh. 15 - Prob. 13ACh. 15 - All vertebrate embryos have pharyngeal pouches....Ch. 15 - Transitional fossils have been found between some...Ch. 15 - Mutations occur at random and can increase within...Ch. 15 - 2. A cotton farmer applies a new insecticide...Ch. 15 - Prob. 3TSCh. 15 - Both Darwin and Wallace, while observing life on...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- According to Gould, what evidence did Darwin look for in specimens? A. Evidence of biological parts that are strange and odd B. Evidence of a perfect natural purpose to biological parts C. Evidence of intelligent designarrow_forwardWhich situation would most likely lead to allopatric speciation? a. A flood causes the formation of a new lake. b. A storm causes several large trees to fall down. c. A mutation causes a new trait to develop. d. An injury causes an organism to seek out a new food source.arrow_forwardCharles Darwin proposed that evolution could be explained by the differential reproductive success of organisms that resulted from their naturally occurring variation. Darwin called this process (a) coevolution (b) convergent evolution (c) natural selection (d) artificial selection (e) homoplasyarrow_forward
- How does the study of the field of archaeology help one to study evolution? a. Look for patterns in evolution b. To study human emotions c. To study evidence of fossil records d. To understand Darwin's theory of evolutionarrow_forwardSpecies can vary in several ways. Which of the following is one of Darwin’s ideas that was accepted by most scientists of his time due to the large number of fossils being discovered at that time? A. Species that live in seawater can also live on mountains. B. Species have specific adaptations to their local environment. C. Species vary around the world. D. Species change over long periods of time.arrow_forwardDarwin's studies of Galapagos finches are well known in the study of evolution. These studies have been instrumental in helping us understand how new species evolved from pre-existing species. Which statement is true about the speciation of the Galapagos finches? Responses A The finches had different traits that influenced the environment in which they chose to live. The finches had different traits that influenced the environment in which they chose to live. - no response given B The finches evolved traits to help them survive in different environments. The finches evolved traits to help them survive in different environments. - no response given C Members of the original population evolved in such a way that it became impossible for individuals from the two new populations to interbreed. Members of the original population evolved in such a way that it became impossible for individuals from the two new populations to interbreed. - no response given D Genetic…arrow_forward
- Darwin utilized information from a variety of sources to support his theory of evolution. Which of the following disciplines did not contribute to Darwin's theory? a geology b geography c chemistry d paleontologyarrow_forwardWhich question below directly corresponds to whether Lamarck or Darwin are correct about their theories of the mechanisms of evolution? A.) Why don’t the shorter neck giraffes feed on grasses and lower vegetation? B.) How would the shorter necked giraffes in Lamarck’s theory survive to reproduce and pass on the “need” for longer necks if they were unable to reach food? C.) Why won’t the taller necked giraffes in Darwin’s theory provide assistance to the shorter giraffes since they are the same species? D.) Will the smaller giraffes be more adapted to hide from predators since they wouldn’t be visible from greater distances?arrow_forwarddarwin observed that a large see bird on the galappagos islands, called cormorant, could not fly, but the same bird on the mainland could. What hypothesis did he make from this discovery?arrow_forward
- The above image shows four different finches that Charles Darwin found while on the Galapagos Islands. This information led Darwin to develop the idea that organisms change, or evolve, over time. Which of these would best describe what Darwin saw as the MAJOR difference(s) between these finches? A) They all ate different food B) They all lived in different areas C) Both where they lived and what they ate were different D) Only their beak size was different and they lived together and ate the same food. Not Gradedarrow_forward1)Darwin recognized tortoises having different neck lengths on the different islands of the Galápagos because ____. * A. Some needed to see above rocks for predators and some did not B. Some females preferred long necks, and other females preferred short necks C. Some swam in their environment and some did not D. The abiotic factors caused different types of plants in which tortoises had to adapt to eating themarrow_forwardWhich is the best description of evolution? A. Animals become more complex over time. B. Plants become more complex over time. C. Life changes over time. D. Allele frequencies change in a population.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Concepts of BiologyBiologyISBN:9781938168116Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James WisePublisher:OpenStax College
Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781337392938Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. BergPublisher:Cengage Learning
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:OpenStax College
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning
GCSE Biology - Adaptations #79; Author: Cognito;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC-u8xcZYSM;License: Standard Youtube License