Charles Darwin was instrumental in developing the theory of evolution. His careful studies of the geographic distribution of organisms helped
im to develp his groundbreaking work, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. Which statement best reflects one of Darwin's
nferences based on his observations?


The distribution of living things is not greatly affected by geologic forces.
A mammal in Africa will more closely resemble a mammal in South America than it will other species in Africa.
Islands tend to have more plant diversity than animal diversity.
Species on different continents do not share common ancestors.