In the 1830s Charles Darwin visited the Galapagos islands in the Pacific Ocean. His study of the unique animals living on the islands led him to propose his famous theory of evolution - but can animals evolve quickly enough to survive a changing climate? Join Sam and Rob to explore this topic and learn the useful vocabulary you need to talk about it!
This week’s question:
What was the name of the ship Charles Darwin sailed to the Galapagos in?
a) HMS Beagle
b) HMS Victory
c) SS Great Britain
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary:
evolution
the way living things change and adapt to their environment, and pass on these adaptations to their children
flora and fauna
the plants (flora) and animals (fauna) of a place
drab
dull, boring, and colourless in appearance
beak
the hard, pointed part of a bird’s mouth
cling on
hold on very tight to something
trait
characteristic determined by your genes
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