An Example of Evolution That Has Been Readily Observed Is

question 44

Multiple Choice

An example of evolution that has been readily observed is

• A)a chameleon changing colors as it moves from a leaf of one color to a leaf of another color.
• B)increased resistance of bacteria to an antibiotic that is used to kill them.
• C)chimpanzees learning sign language.
• D)humans teaching dogs to obey certain commands.

---

Definitions:

Tower Commission

An investigative body appointed by U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1986 to probe the Iran-Contra Affair, which involved illegal sales of arms to Iran and diversion of profits to Nicaraguan rebels.

Oliver North's Weapons Deals

Part of the Iran-Contra affair, where U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North was involved in the sale of arms to Iran with the intention of funding Contra rebels in Nicaragua during the 1980s.

Ronald Reagan

The 40th President of the United States, who served from 1981 to 1989, known for his conservative policies and strong stance against the Soviet Union.

Mikhail Gorbachev

The last leader of the Soviet Union, serving from 1985 until its dissolution in 1991, known for his policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring).