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Galapagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands scattered around the equator in the Pacific Ocean, 604 miles, (972 km) west of continental Ecuador. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its variety of wildlife.
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Why did Darwin find 9 different species of finches on the Galapagos Islands?
The species of finches Darwin found were so varied because they had migrated over time to islands of different vegetation, and they adapted to better suit their new environment.
Over time, the finches became so different from each other that they turned into new species.
Are the Galapagos islands part of Oceania?
No, the Galapagos Islands are considered to belong to the South American continent. They are around 1000 km from the South American mainland and are part of the country Ecuador.
How big is the galapagos island?
In total land area, the islands are 4897 sq. miles (7880 sq. km) and in the total geographical area from Darwin Island to San Cristobal and Espanola, 28,000 sq. miles (45,000 sq. km)
What is the galapagos islands famous for their contribution?
The Galapagos Islands are famous for their contribution to Charles Darwin´s Theory of Evolution.
This is true. Charles Darwin observed many diversities of animals. For example the Galapagos Iguana and the South American Iguana.
What ideas related to evolution did lamarck and Charles Darwin share?
The basic one of evolution. That organisms change over time.
What did Charles Darwin notice about the island animals of the galapagos island vs mainland animals?
The finches beaks all were different sized,shaped,and fuctions.
What was Darwin's job on the ship the beagle?
His jobs were to keep the captain company and to observe as much as he could about the different plants and animals on the Galapagos Islands.
How close to the equator is the galapagos islands?
it depends of the equator but its about very close like a mile away
Only the organism with the traits best suited to survive will be able to reproduce and pass on their traits
Will someone please show me a map of the Galapagos islands?
There´s an intereactive map at the link below, that includes descriptions of visitor sites and dive sites.
Where is Galapagos island located?
The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed on either side of the Equator in the Pacific Ocean, 906 km west of continental Ecuador, of which they are a part. And it occupied 45,000 km² areas with 25,000 more populations. This Island is now most popular place for having cruise adventure here under the touring company as dealsgalapagos.com
What galapagos islands are liveable?
The inhabited islands of the Galpagos are: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela, and Floreana.
