1. Most scientists accept theory of evolution as a valid scientific theory.
2. Current evolutionary theory is the result of sound scientific research and methodology.
3. Evolution is not a scientifically valid theory.
4. Evolutionary theory helps scientists predict the characteristics of living things.
5. Evolutionary theory is supported by factual, historical, and laboratory data.
6. The theory of evolution cannot be tested scientifically.
7. The theory of evolution explains why living things have different characteristics and behaviours.
8. Most living things have some basic similarities.
9. The theory of evolution is just a guess and not based on real scientific studies.
10. Everyone should understand evolution.
11. Evolutionary theory applies to all plants and animals, including humans.
12. Except for a few, all organisms appeared on Earth at the same time.
13. People who plan to become biologists need to understand evolution.
14. Many scientists doubt whether evolution really occurs.
15. Understanding evolution helps me understand the other parts of biology.
16. Evolution is the most important theory created by humans.
17. The theory of evolution cannot be true because it goes against religious beliefs.
18. There are many examples of organisms that have undergone evolutionary changes within the species (e.g., bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics, production of new strains of the flu virus).
19. I think there is enough proof to support the theory that explains how variations occur within a species.
20. Simple organisms such as bacteria change over time, but complex organisms don’t change.
21. Evolution explains how selective breeding can create new variations of species that look different from their ancestors.
22. All groups of organisms will continue to change over time.
23. I don’t accept the idea that species develop new traits over time.
24. Changes in DNA can lead to new traits, which may become common in a population over generations.
25. I believe that organisms are already perfectly suited to their environment and won't change anymore.
26. Domesticated animals (e.g., dog breeds) have evolved different traits through selective breeding, which is a form of evolution.
27. Genetic variation exists within species, and this variation can lead to evolutionary change over time.
28. I think that the fossils used as evidence by scientists to support evolutionary theory are weak and unreliable.
29. Many fossils found around the world show that organisms evolve into new species over time.
30. Many fossils found around the world show that organisms evolve into new species over time.
31. I think all complex organisms evolved from simple single-celled organisms.
32. The available data are unclear about whether evolution really occurs.
33. The forms and diversity of organisms have changed a lot over millions of years.
34. I think that all living organisms are related (or share a common ancestor).
35. Evolution is a good explanation of how new species appear.
36. Species exist today in exactly the same shape and form as they have always been.
37. Living organisms we see today are the result of millions of years of evolutionary processes.
38. There is strong evidence to support the theory that humans evolved from earlier primates.
39. Humans can adapt, but they do not evolve.
40. I think that humans and simple organisms, like bacteria and algae, share a common ancient ancestor.
41. Humans do not evolve; they can only change their behavior.
42. The similarity of characters between humans and other primates (e.g., chimpanzees, gorillas) shows that they share a common ancestor.
43. I believe human bodies are too complex to evolve.
44. Human physical differences, like eye and skin color, are the result of the same processes that cause differences in other species.
45. Humans today are mostly in the same form as they have always been.
46. Evolution is a good explanation of how humans first appeared on the earth.
47. Modern humans are the result of millions of years of evolution.
