ANT 202 Human Origins and Prehistory WK3-A

Natural Selection

Charles Darwin composed his theory of natural selection during his travels in South America and

the Galapagos Islands. The differences he observed formed the basis for the theory of natural

selection. For this assig

nment, you will be asked to write a three

-

to four

-

page paper (excluding

title and reference pages) on natural selection. Your paper should include supporting evidence

from the textbook, labs, and at least one resource from

this list of scholarly resources.

In your paper, complete the following:

·

Define natural selection.

·

Summarize the influences on Charles Darwin that resulted in his development of the

theory of natural selection.

·

Describe the conditions, or prerequisites, necessary for natural selection to occur.

·

Describe the effect of natural selection on one or more of

the ancient hominids described

in the textbook and lab lectures.

Natural Selection

Charles Darwin composed his theory of natural selection during his travels in South America and

the Galapagos Islands. The differences he observed formed the basis for the theory of natural

selection. For this assignment, you will be asked to write a three- to four-page paper (excluding

title and reference pages) on natural selection. Your paper should include supporting evidence

from the textbook, labs, and at least one resource from this list of scholarly resources.

In your paper, complete the following:

 Define natural selection.

 Summarize the influences on Charles Darwin that resulted in his development of the

theory of natural selection.

 Describe the conditions, or prerequisites, necessary for natural selection to occur.

 Describe the effect of natural selection on one or more of the ancient hominids described

in the textbook and lab lectures.