Darwin's Primary Mission on the HMS Beagle Was to

question 40

Multiple Choice

Darwin's primary mission on the HMS Beagle was to

• A) develop the theory of evolution.
• B) observe natural selection in action.
• C) gather data on geologic processes from around the world.
• D) make contact with as many indigenous populations as possible.
• E) to act as the ship's naturalist and expand the Navy's knowledge of natural resources around the world.

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