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Course: American Museum of Natural History > Unit 3

Lesson 1: Evolution: the basics (American Museum of Natural History)

Quiz: Darwin and evolution by natural selection

During his voyage on the Beagle, Darwin noticed that fossil remains and modern species found on the same continent resembled each other very closely.

What was his explanation for the appearance of new, but similar, species?

(Choice A)
New species were created after episodes of extinction.
(Choice B)
New species were unrelated to previous species, no matter how similar.
(Choice C)
New species were created to fill a defined role in their ecosystem.
(Choice D)
New species appeared as replacements for extinct species of the same natural group.

While the primary purpose of the Beagle voyage was to survey and map the coast of South America, Darwin's task was to make scientific observations. © AMNH

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