Quiz: Big Ideas Explained: Natural Selection

Focus: Vocabulary & Comprehension
Quiz time: 5 minutes
1. 
Is natural selection random?

2. 
Who introduced the concept of natural selection?

3. 
What is a byproduct of natural selection?

4. 
What influences the direction of evolution?

5. 
Which concept refers to humans and apes sharing a common ancestor?

6. 
What is a common result of antibiotic overuse?

7. 
What is natural selection?

8. 
Which process can lead to the development of new species?

9. 
How do humans impact natural selection?

10. 
What does the 'interconnectedness of life' refer to?

11. 
Is natural selection the only driver of evolution?

12. 
What is a misconception about traits and natural selection?

13. 
How fast does natural selection occur?

14. 
Which of the following is an example of natural selection in birds?

15. 
How does understanding natural selection impact conservation efforts?

16. 
Can natural selection lead to extinction?

17. 
What is artificial selection?

18. 
What did Charles Darwin's theory of evolution challenge?

19. 
What term describes the change in species over time?

20. 
What is genetic drift?

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