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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) Evolution of finches in the Galapagos Islands
C) The migration patterns of geese
D) The breeding habits of penguins
  • 2. Who are the main scientists studied in 'The Beak of the Finch'?
A) Charles Darwin
B) David Attenborough
C) Richard Dawkins
D) Peter and Rosemary Grant
  • 3. What critical event influences finch evolution described in the book?
A) Hurricane
B) Earthquake
C) Volcanic eruption
D) Drought
  • 4. What specific trait of finches did the Grants primarily study?
A) Beak size and shape
B) Feather color
C) Wing length
D) Foot size
  • 5. How do changes in food supply affect finch populations?
A) They cause all finches to die.
B) They have no effect on finches.
C) They make finches migrate.
D) They lead to changes in beak morphology.
  • 6. What concept does the book illustrate through the study of finches?
A) Mutation theory
B) Natural selection
C) Genetic drift
D) Intelligent design
  • 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) Lamarck's theory of acquired characteristics.
D) Cuvier's theories of catastrophism.
  • 8. What type of finch is primarily discussed in the book?
A) Bunting finches
B) Goldfinches
C) House finches
D) Darwin's finches
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