Question

What discovery led Darwin to develop his theories on adaptation?
a.
The Galapagos islands contain a range of habitats.
b.
The Galapagos islands originate from volcanoes.
c.
The birds Darwin found in the Galapagos were different types of finches, not separate types of birds.
d.
Many of the organisms in the Galapagos lived in hostile environments.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Darwin noticed that the Galápagos birds were all finches with different beak shapes adapted to different foods, suggesting species could change by adaptation.