Question

Charles Darwin is well known for developing the theory of evolution based on his observations of the finches found on the Galapagos Islands. Which of these would be an example of how someone would explain why the finches had different beak sizes PRIOR to the ideas developed by Darwin?

A) The differences in their DNA led to different beak sizes.
B) The finches have always had different beak sizes and that has never changed throughout time.
C) The finches continue to slowly change today based on the slight differences found within the population.
D) The variations within the finch population led to certain individuals being better fit to survive in different conditions.

Answer 1

The answer would be B

Step-by-step explanation:

Prior to Darwin, one might have believed that the finches have always had different beak sizes and that has never changed throughout time. It was believed that all organisms appeared on earth at the same time and have never changed,. Darwin helped pave the way to showing that organisms do change over time, and it is due to the slight changes found within the population.

Answer 2

It depends on how you look at evolution. I would say B would be my answer. but it also depends on the course you take. Mine was a Christian based course. So I learned that evolution wasn't a thing.