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Park:Biological Anthropology
Biological Anthropology, 3/e
Michael Alan Park

The Evolution of Evolution

True/False

Please answer all questions



1

Using information in the Bible, Archbishop James Ussher declared that the earth was 6000 years old.
A)True
B)False
2

"Natural scientists" seek knowledge about the earth from the Bible.
A)True
B)False
3

Scientists believe that by studying the stratigraphic record they can reconstruct the past history of the earth.
A)True
B)False
4

During the history of life on earth at least 5 major natural catastrophes have occurred.
A)True
B)False
5

Comparative anatomy is used for reconstructing a fossil species.
A)True
B)False
6

Darwin's idea about the process of evolution is called natural selection.
A)True
B)False
7

H.M.S. Beagle was the species of dog Darwin was studying when he came up with his ideas about natural variation.
A)True
B)False
8

Darwin and Wallace worked together as colleagues for several years.
A)True
B)False
9

Darwin was not aware of genetics.
A)True
B)False
10

Evolution is not related to changes in the environment.
A)True
B)False