D. the candy bar; relative-age dating
2. Although Darwin did not know about genes, he could see that animals of the same species who had slight
variations that helped them to survive longer could produce more offspring than animals who were not as
well equipped. Which of the following could be an example of a variation that would help a group of animals
survive?
black bears in a region that was always covered with snow
b. turtles with long necks on an island where the food source was elevated
c. choosing a cat to take home from an animal shelter
nlanting a certain kind of flower to attract butterflies
a.

On the doctoral journey, you will need to adjust your thinking and perspective. it is inevitable that your world view will be challenged. how you respond to those instances of challenging remains in your control. this may sound daunting and even seem to be unacceptable, but it is the inexorable result of engaging in "deep thinking" while becoming an academic. remember, you are not just becoming a researcher, but you are also becoming a learned person (an academic) who will be charged with the responsibility of acting as a gatekeeper of knowledge and knowledge development. what distinguishes an infant academic from a mature academic? explain. how does the above biblical challenge to move toward mature thinking parallel the increased responsibility for knowledge and knowledge development that comes with the earning of a doctoral degree? explain.