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1 trivia quiz  Evolution and the Creationists icon
Evolution is a controversial issue. Should it be? Do the creationists, who deny the theory of evolution, have a valid argument?
Tough 20Q
11697 plays
Nov 23 01
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2 trivia quiz  Evidence for Evolution- Unintelligent Design coolicon
This is the second in a series of quizzes designed to present the scientific case for evolution. Surprisingly, it's sometimes the imperfections in evolution that are the best evidence for it.
Difficult 10Q
2097 plays
Jun 02 05
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3 trivia quiz  Evidence for Evolution- Parasites coolicon
Creationists have a pretty hard time just explaining why parasites are around. The evolution of parasites gives some fascinating evidence for evolution.
Difficult 10Q
825 plays
Jul 30 06
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4 trivia quiz  Human Evolution vs. Creationism coolicon
Comparing the findings of human evolution with the beliefs of "Biblical Creationism". Test your knowledge and learn something about critical thinking at the same time. Your feedback is welcomed.
Difficult 10Q
462 plays
Jun 05 08
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5 trivia quiz  Evidence for Evolution- Transitional Fossils coolicon
This is the first in a series of quizzes designed to present the scientific case for evolution. Many creationists claim that transitional fossils don't exist- here are some facts about transitional fossils.
Tough 10Q
927 plays
May 27 05
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6 trivia quiz  Evidence for Evolution- Refuting Arguments icon
This is the third in a series of quizzes on the scientific evidence for evolution. Here are some arguments against evolution- see if you can debunk them.
Average 10Q
1812 plays
Jun 07 05
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7 trivia quiz  Evidence for Evolution- Scientific Opinion icon
On June 8, 2005, the "San Diego Union-Tribune" published "Intelligent Discussion," an interview of San Diego scientists on their opinions of intelligent design theory (ID.) What they had to say represents the views of most scientists.
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1407 plays
Nov 20 05
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Some sample questions from this category:

* What, exactly, is the theory of evolution?
* Which of the following is the most powerful driving force of evolution?
* The hair stands up on the back of our necks when we are afraid. What does this have to do with evolution?
* What do goosebumps have to do with evolution?
* We humans have lower back pain, varicose veins, and childbirth difficulties- what do these have to do with evolution?
* Which of the following animals has the most ideally-engineered eye-i.e., from an engineering standpoint, the eye that makes the most "sense" in the arrangement of its structures?
* Why do carnivores present a problem for creationist theory?
* What one characteristic below do all mammals share?
* Why do men and other male mammals have nipples?
* What is the main argument given by scientists for why creationism should not be given 'equal time' in our science classes?
* One of the most interesting transitional series is that between fish and amphibians. What surprising discovery does this series reveal?
* Creationists often criticize the fossil record because it has large gaps in it. Which is NOT a scientific reason that such gaps occur?
* Creationists try to dispute the very clearly documented evolution of horses, which includes a superb series of transitional fossils, by using several arguments. Which is NOT an argument that they use?
* The human muscular system also shows evidence of evolution, in that we have muscles that were developed for one thing, but not used for that purpose anymore. Which of the following is NOT vestigial?
* The transition from reptiles to mammals is another sequence with many well-documented examples. Which is NOT a pattern documented in this fossil sequence?
* What is a transitional fossil?
* How do transitional fossils best serve as evidence for evolution?
* Creationists often criticize transitional fossils by stating that there is no proof that a given fossil is the ancestor of a given species. What is one thing that is wrong with such criticisms?
* One of the most exciting developments in evolutionary biology was the discoveries of Pakicetus and Ambulocetus, fossils that were clearly a transitional form in the evolution of what group of mammals?
* The recurrent laryngeal nerve, which travels from the brain to the larynx (voicebox) in mammals, is often used as an example of imperfect design. Why?

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