Which of the Following Cannot Be an Example of Evolution

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cannot be an example of evolution?

• A) As a consequence of legislation promoting cleaner air, the frequency of black peppered moths in Europe has decreased in the last half century.
• B) After repeated exposure to high temperatures, an individual turtle can tolerate heat more successfully.
• C) As a consequence of climate change, robins in the northeastern United States sing earlier in the spring than they did two decades ago.
• D) Due to a genetic bottleneck, the frequency of one allele has increased in a population of Drosophila subobscura.

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Definitions:

Contract Theory

A theory in legal and political philosophy regarding how contracts and agreements form the foundations of societies and governments, focusing on mutual consent and obligations.

Thomas Hobbes

A 17th-century English philosopher known for his work in political philosophy, particularly his social contract theory as outlined in his book "Leviathan," emphasizing a powerful sovereign for societal peace.

Ordered Society

An ordered society is a community or civilization that operates under a system of laws, norms, and institutions that ensure stability, harmony, and structured social interactions among its members.

Boston Tea Party

A political protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, on December 16, 1773, against the tax policy of the British government by throwing chests of tea from ships into Boston Harbor.