Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection Suggests That

question 41

Multiple Choice

Darwin's theory of natural selection suggests that

• A) people choose their life partners based on mutual respect and a shared background.
• B) people naturally choose to live where they can be most comfortable.
• C) there is no need for protecting certain species; if they are strong enough to survive they will, and if they are not strong enough, the earth does not need them.
• D) animals are able to adapt to changes more easily than are plants.
• E) plants adapt to change easier than do animals.

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