While on the Beagle, Darwin's observations suggested that ________ is (are)a better predictor of relationships among organisms than ________.
A)geographic proximity; similarity of environment
B)evolutionary adaptations; similarity of environment
C)geological formations; geographic proximity
D)fossils; homologies

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Darwin observed that geographic proximity was a better predictor of relationships among organisms than the similarity of environment, as organisms in similar environments but different locations were often less related than those in different environments but geographically close.

While on the Beagle, Darwin's Observations Suggested That ________ Is