Question

Which of the following was the MAIN difference between the explanations proposed by Lamarck and Darwin?

A.
Lamarck did not include the idea that populations can change over time.

B.
Lamarck based his explanation on the idea that the earth was 6,000 years old.

C.
Lamarck used the evidence provided by the fossil record as a basis for his explanation.

D.
Lamarck’s explanation included the idea that individual organisms can evolve within their lifetimes.


According to Darwin’s theory, organisms that are the most fit

A.
have the longest life spans.

B.
have the best overall health.

C.
produce the highest number of viable offspring in their lifetimes.

D.
are best suited for capturing prey and avoiding predators.

Answer 1

Which of the following was the MAIN difference between the explanations proposed by Lamarck and Darwin?

A.

Lamarck did not include the idea that populations can change over time.

B.

Lamarck based his explanation on the idea that the earth was 6,000 years old.

C.

Lamarck used the evidence provided by the fossil record as a basis for his explanation.

D.

Lamarck’s explanation included the idea that individual organisms can evolve within their lifetimes.✓

According to Darwin’s theory, organisms that are the most fit

A.

have the longest life spans.

B.

have the best overall health.

C.

produce the highest number of viable offspring in their lifetimes.✓

D.

are best suited for capturing prey and avoiding predators.