The Beak of the Finch by Jonathan Weiner

1. What is the primary focus of 'The Beak of the Finch'?

A) The nesting behaviors of sparrows
B) The migration patterns of geese
C) The breeding habits of penguins
D) Evolution of finches in the Galapagos Islands

2. Who are the main scientists studied in 'The Beak of the Finch'?

A) Peter and Rosemary Grant
B) Richard Dawkins
C) David Attenborough
D) Charles Darwin

3. What critical event influences finch evolution described in the book?

A) Earthquake
B) Volcanic eruption
C) Hurricane
D) Drought

4. What specific trait of finches did the Grants primarily study?

A) Foot size
B) Wing length
C) Feather color
D) Beak size and shape

5. How do changes in food supply affect finch populations?

A) They lead to changes in beak morphology.
B) They cause all finches to die.
C) They have no effect on finches.
D) They make finches migrate.

6. What concept does the book illustrate through the study of finches?

A) Natural selection
B) Mutation theory
C) Intelligent design
D) Genetic drift

7. Which important scientist's theories form the background for the book?

A) Gregor Mendel's genetic theories.
B) Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection.
C) Cuvier's theories of catastrophism.
D) Lamarck's theory of acquired characteristics.

8. What type of finch is primarily discussed in the book?

A) Darwin's finches
B) House finches
C) Goldfinches
D) Bunting finches

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