Internet Exercises

1. Evolution Misconceptions: Go to and read the Five Major Misconceptions about Evolution from the Talk.Origins Archive (http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-misconceptions.html).
   1. What evidence does the page present that evolution has been observed?
   2. What is the Second Law of Thermodynamics? How does it relate to biological evolution?
   3. How does this page explain the gaps in the fossil record?
   4. What role does chance play in evolution?
   5. In what way is evolution considered a "theory"?
   6. Do you find the arguments presented on this page convincing? Why or why not?
   7. For further reading, feel free to explore the Talk.Origins page and its more complete FAQ at http://www.talkorigins.org.
      
      
2. Mutations: positive or negative? Read the following article Can Genetic Mutations Produce Positive Changes In Living Creatures? http://www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/genetic-mutations.html.
   1. Do you agree or disagree with the article?
   2. Are there any fundamental flaws in the article’s argument?
   3. Is this article based on science or religion?
   4. If you were asked to debate this issue what would be your counter argument?