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The Beak of the Finch by Jonathan Weiner
Contributed by: Platt
  • 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) Evolution of finches in the Galapagos Islands
D) The breeding habits of penguins
  • 2. Who are the main scientists studied in 'The Beak of the Finch'?
A) David Attenborough
B) Charles Darwin
C) Richard Dawkins
D) Peter and Rosemary Grant
  • 3. What critical event influences finch evolution described in the book?
A) Drought
B) Earthquake
C) Hurricane
D) Volcanic eruption
  • 4. What specific trait of finches did the Grants primarily study?
A) Feather color
B) Wing length
C) Foot size
D) Beak size and shape
  • 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) Intelligent design
C) Genetic drift
D) Natural selection
  • 7. Which important scientist's theories form the background for the book?
A) Cuvier's theories of catastrophism.
B) Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection.
C) Lamarck's theory of acquired characteristics.
D) Gregor Mendel's genetic theories.
  • 8. What type of finch is primarily discussed in the book?
A) Bunting finches
B) House finches
C) Goldfinches
D) Darwin's finches
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