Which of the Following Statements Best Applies to Charles Darwin

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best applies to Charles Darwin and his evolutionary theory?

• A)His ideas were readily accepted by religious fundamentalists and cultural conservatives.
• B)His works were truly revolutionary in that they were the first to propose a theory of evolution.
• C)His theory emphasized the idea of the "survival of the fit" in which advantageous natural variants and environmental adaptations in organisms determine their survival.
• D)His On the Origin of Species described man's evolution from animal origins through natural selection.
• E)He envisioned utopian evolution, unlike Marx who predicted materialistic revolution.

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Definitions:

Hyoid Bone

A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and provides attachment for its muscles.

Short Bones

Bones that are as wide as they are long, providing support and stability with little to no movement, found in the wrist and ankles.

Vertebral Bones

The bones that make up the vertebral column or spine, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.

Tarsals

Tarsals are the seven short bones that make up the ankle and the rear portion of the foot, helping to distribute body weight in standing and walking.