Darwin's primary mission on the HMS Beagle was to
A) develop the theory of evolution.
B) observe natural selection in action.
C) gather data on geologic processes from around the world.
D) describe as many different new species as possible.
E) expand the Navy's knowledge of natural resources around the world.

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Darwin's primary mission about the HMS Beagle had nothing to do with the development of the theory of evolution. It was to expand the Navy's knowledge of natural resources that may benefit Great Britain.

Darwin's Primary Mission on the HMS Beagle Was to