ASU BIO 182 Exam 1 Study Guide: Evolution,
Worldviews & Scientific Evidence|Complete Questions
with Verified A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Key point #1
Even the most desperate organisms share some features, suggesting that
the single, nine random process generated diversity.
True or False #1: biodiversity on earth will likely decrease in the near future.
True! Fingerprints of human activity, spread of an invasive species, Rapid change and global
climate, habitat destruction, Deforestation
What are three Worlds Views?
1. Natural Evolution - Evolution by natural process
2. Theistic Evolution - Evolution guided by God
3. Creation - Species created by God
True or False #2: Human beings, as we know them, developed from earlier species of animals.
USA responded with 40 % true
True or False #3: Scientists believe in Evolution even though they currently lack evidence for the
theory.
False! Based on know mechanisms: Natural Selection, Mutation, and Genetic Drift
Key Point #2
Biologists accept evolutionary theory because its predictions match observations.
True or False #4: Extreme temperatures of 2015 are sufficient evidence to conclude that Earth is
warming.
False! Not enough data to show trend.
Single Temperature
Datum
Normal Temperature
Mean (Average)
,Temperature Anomaly
Deviation
Mean Anomaly
Standard Deviation
Key Point #3
When something varies over space and time, one must compare sufficient samples to quantify
effects accurately.
True or False #4: When calculating a normal temperature, one should include as many years as
possible.
False! Climatologists tend to use a thirty year period.
What does Replicating Observations do?
Increases reliability of patterns
What does Control Conditions do?
Isolates effects of certain factors
What does Random Subjects do?
Decreases bias from uncontrolled factors
What is Creationism and Catastrophism?
All species created in six days, Earth is 6,000 years old, species fixed, extinctions from
catastrophe. Leading Biologist/ Paleontologist who championed this science/theory/belief
Georges Cuvier (1769-1832).
True or False #5: Darwin's worldview when leaving England would best be described as
Creationism.
True! He was originally trying to become a doctor then clergyman then he finally became a
Naturalist and joined Captain Fitzroy on the H. M. S. Beagle.
What did Charles Lyell contribute to science in the context of Darwinian Evolution?
Charles Lyell (1797-1875) believed in the old earth ideologies and slow and gradual change. (Old
Earth theory - billions and billions of years old)
What do Charles Darwin, Charles Lyell, and Alfred Wallace have in common?
, Wallace came to same "Natural Selection" idea at similar time as Darwin did. Lyell read from
Wallace's Report and Darwin's report
Key Point # 4
Darwin abandoned a theory of Creationism for a theory of evolution that better explained his
observations about life.
True or False #6: Darwin could not have proposed natural selection without abandoning the
idea of creation.
False!
What book did Darwin write?
The Origin of Species
Phenotypes
The trait that we see (look for def in book)
True or False #7: Natural Selection occurs whenever some individuals reproduce more than
others.
False! Not the only element that you need. The offspring has to be similar to parents (heritable).
What are the necessary conditions of Natural Selection? Check the accuracy of this.
1. Heritable Variation
2. Differences in Reproduction
Key Point #5
Natural Selection occurs whenever heritable phenotypes cause some individuals to reproduce
more than others.
True or False #8: Organisms evolve by natural selection.
False! Not organism but the population. Populations evolve not single organism.
What did Darwin breed to display artificial selection?
Darwin breed a variety of pigeons and the variety was created by artificial selection.
True or False #8: Artificial selection requires heritable variation in a trait.
True!
Key Point #6
Worldviews & Scientific Evidence|Complete Questions
with Verified A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Key point #1
Even the most desperate organisms share some features, suggesting that
the single, nine random process generated diversity.
True or False #1: biodiversity on earth will likely decrease in the near future.
True! Fingerprints of human activity, spread of an invasive species, Rapid change and global
climate, habitat destruction, Deforestation
What are three Worlds Views?
1. Natural Evolution - Evolution by natural process
2. Theistic Evolution - Evolution guided by God
3. Creation - Species created by God
True or False #2: Human beings, as we know them, developed from earlier species of animals.
USA responded with 40 % true
True or False #3: Scientists believe in Evolution even though they currently lack evidence for the
theory.
False! Based on know mechanisms: Natural Selection, Mutation, and Genetic Drift
Key Point #2
Biologists accept evolutionary theory because its predictions match observations.
True or False #4: Extreme temperatures of 2015 are sufficient evidence to conclude that Earth is
warming.
False! Not enough data to show trend.
Single Temperature
Datum
Normal Temperature
Mean (Average)
,Temperature Anomaly
Deviation
Mean Anomaly
Standard Deviation
Key Point #3
When something varies over space and time, one must compare sufficient samples to quantify
effects accurately.
True or False #4: When calculating a normal temperature, one should include as many years as
possible.
False! Climatologists tend to use a thirty year period.
What does Replicating Observations do?
Increases reliability of patterns
What does Control Conditions do?
Isolates effects of certain factors
What does Random Subjects do?
Decreases bias from uncontrolled factors
What is Creationism and Catastrophism?
All species created in six days, Earth is 6,000 years old, species fixed, extinctions from
catastrophe. Leading Biologist/ Paleontologist who championed this science/theory/belief
Georges Cuvier (1769-1832).
True or False #5: Darwin's worldview when leaving England would best be described as
Creationism.
True! He was originally trying to become a doctor then clergyman then he finally became a
Naturalist and joined Captain Fitzroy on the H. M. S. Beagle.
What did Charles Lyell contribute to science in the context of Darwinian Evolution?
Charles Lyell (1797-1875) believed in the old earth ideologies and slow and gradual change. (Old
Earth theory - billions and billions of years old)
What do Charles Darwin, Charles Lyell, and Alfred Wallace have in common?
, Wallace came to same "Natural Selection" idea at similar time as Darwin did. Lyell read from
Wallace's Report and Darwin's report
Key Point # 4
Darwin abandoned a theory of Creationism for a theory of evolution that better explained his
observations about life.
True or False #6: Darwin could not have proposed natural selection without abandoning the
idea of creation.
False!
What book did Darwin write?
The Origin of Species
Phenotypes
The trait that we see (look for def in book)
True or False #7: Natural Selection occurs whenever some individuals reproduce more than
others.
False! Not the only element that you need. The offspring has to be similar to parents (heritable).
What are the necessary conditions of Natural Selection? Check the accuracy of this.
1. Heritable Variation
2. Differences in Reproduction
Key Point #5
Natural Selection occurs whenever heritable phenotypes cause some individuals to reproduce
more than others.
True or False #8: Organisms evolve by natural selection.
False! Not organism but the population. Populations evolve not single organism.
What did Darwin breed to display artificial selection?
Darwin breed a variety of pigeons and the variety was created by artificial selection.
True or False #8: Artificial selection requires heritable variation in a trait.
True!
Key Point #6
