(i) Who was the British naturalist mentioned in the text?
(a) James Kincaid
(b) Charles Darwin
(c) Mr. Beagle
(d) Midshipman King
(ii) How many islands make up the Galapagos group?
(a) Five
(b) Ten
(c) Fifteen
(d) Twenty
(iii) What is the unique characteristic of the iguanas on the Galapagos Islands?
(a) They can fly.
(b) They are unafraid of humans.
(c) They live in trees.
(d) They are good swimmers.
(iv) Why does Charles Darwin call the Galapagos Islands the "land that time forgot"?
(a) Because the islands are modern and advanced.
(b) Because the islands have untouched ecosystems.
(c) Because the islands are covered in modern cities.
(d) Because the islands have fast-running time.
(v) What do the finches on James Island have that is adapted to their specific diets?
(a) Long legs
(b) Sharp teeth
(c) Different beak shapes
(d) Long tails
(i) We waded ashore through the icy water on __________ Island.
(ii) The sea around Chatham Island is swarming with __________ and turtles.
(iii) Mr. Darwin calls the Galapagos Islands the "land that time __________."
(iv) On James Island, Charles Darwin had sketches of different types of __________.
(v) The iguanas on Chatham Island are __________ of humans.
Match the animals with their unique characteristics based on the text.
(i) Charles Darwin wrote the book "On the Origin of Species" based on this expedition.
(ii) The iguanas on Chatham Island are afraid of humans and run away when people approach them.
(iii) James Kincaid was the captain of the ship, HMS Beagle.
(iv) Chatham Island is known for its lush vegetation and greenery.
(v) The finches on James Island all have the same beak shape.
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3. What is the main concept behind Darwin's theory of natural selection? |
4. How did Darwin's theory of evolution challenge existing beliefs? |
5. What impact did Darwin's theory of evolution have on scientific thought? |
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