Introduction

Say goodbye to the textbook! It's time to enter the 3rd Millenium and get on the internet to answer the questions you seek. You will be guided to visit various websites in order to answer questions that are also provided within. I hope you find this a refreshing change to the ardous book routine. ENJOY!

Questions

1. * Who was responsible for developing the current concept of natural selection?
   * What creature did he report variation on?
   * What physical characteristic verified his view?
   
   
2. What theory was believed for the chances in species before the current theory was presented?
   
   
3. What are the three prerequisites of natural selection?
   
   
4. What is meant by 'fittest' in the expression SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST?
   
   
5. Describe how peppered moths contribute to the proof of natural selection.
   
   

The Internet Resources

• Survival of the fittest
• Evolution and Natural Selection
• Evolution theories past and present
• Evolution in action
• Natural selection and adaptation

The Big Question

How does natural selection determine the differential survival of groups of organisms?