Field trip to the Galapagos Islands

Navigate to http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/evolution/explore-galapagos.html
complete the activities and answer the questions below.

Click Launch Interactive then click Explore.

Explore the links provided and record important information in your notes.

Answer the following questions for assessment.

1. Contrast Darwin Lake with a fresh water lake found in a higher elevation.

2. Explain how the Galapagos Islands were formed.

3. Describe one adaptation of the Giant tortoise.

4. Identify one event which has led to the partial extinction of the Galapagos Penguin.

5. Identify 8 animal species that inhabit the Galapagos Islands.

6. What is the common name of Sula nebouxii?