What was the name of the ship abroad which Charles Darwin made discoveries that led to his theory of natural selection?
Correct answer: A. HMS Beagle
- A. HMS Beagle
- B. HMS Heagle
- C. HMS Nina
- D. HMS Wreagle
Explanation
Charles Darwin travelled on HMS Beagle from 1831 to 1836, and observations from that voyage helped him develop his theory of natural selection. The spelling is Beagle, not Heagle.
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