Question

Darwin visited the Galapagos Islands several times. During his trips, he observed some differences in the finches living on each of the islands. He noted that the finches had many traits in common; however, each had a different beak. Some beaks were short, some long. Some beaks looked straight, while others curved. Darwin believed that each species of finch was related but had developed some special beak adaptations. He suggested that the finches had developed these adaptations because there were different food sources on each island. The curved beaked finches ate berries. The straight beaked finches burrowed for worms. The short beaked finch ate only seeds. Each beak was well suited for the specific food source.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?

Darwin likes finches.

Finches are picky eaters.

The Galapagos Islands are a nice place to visit.

Darwin believed the shape of the finch's beak was related to the food it ate.

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Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)


A genotype describes

what an individual looks like

how an individual will pass on traits

how long an individual will live

the genetic make up of an individual

Answer 1

First: Darwin believed the shape of the finches beak was directly related to its food source.

Second: A genotype decides the genetic makeup of an individual, (green eyes, blue eyes, brown eyes, etc.)

Answer 2

Darwin believed the shape of the birds beak was related to the food it ate, the genetic make up of an individual