DAILO, Laica Mae R.

BSTRM 1-1
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Activity 04: Intellectual revolutions that defined society: Darwin

A. Complete a table like the one below by writing five arguments that anti-evolutionist
say about evolution, and what evidence/science say about evolution. An italicized
example is provided below. (10 points)

What Anti-evolutionists Say What does science/evidence say

E.g. Evolution is just a theory. Theory and hypothesis are not the same.
Theory is a corroborated explanation of an
aspect of the natural world. It has been
repeatedly confirmed and accepted as ‘true’.

1. Why are there still monkeys if This study obtained a common ancestor
a human's development amongst humans and monkeys, however this
resembles a monkey's? does not indicate we are the offspring of that
development.

2. Many scientists have holds They are now convinced that evolution is true.
back about the assertions of They acknowledge the existence of evolution
evolution. research and accept it as a fundamental truth.

3. Since organisms are hybrids Half-bird, half-reptile, the Archaeopteryx is a

of birds and reptiles, evolution creature. It is believed to be a fossil that
cannot provide insight into a connects dinosaurs and contemporary birds.
change of fossils.

4. The most formidable will Although it is officially classified as survival

prevail in the end. Circular and reproduction, natural selection is best
thinking underlies their characterized as the "survival of the fittest."
evolution by natural selection.

5. How life initially came to exist The biochemist remarked that they understood
on Earth cannot be explained just how simple humans are.
by evolution.

B. Choose ONE of the questions below and explain within 100-150 words. Please do
not forget to COPY the question you have chosen. (5 points)
B. Evolution has been a controversial subject even to this date, what do you think
hinders the general public from embracing or understanding it?

Even though the idea of evolution is now largely recognized by scientists, many
Americans still disagree with it, frequently because it goes against their religious notions
of divine creation. Understanding the violence, hostility, and terror present in our society
now can be gleaned from research on the evolution of the human species. In small
communities with shared identities, humans have developed as social, empathic,
collaborative, and altruistic beings. In small communities with shared identities, humans
have developed as social, empathic, collaborative, and altruistic beings. A fear of
strangers has also been ingrained in our systems, which affects how we view things and
people, including how we respond to influxes of immigrants into our countries.