Charles Darwin observed differences in finches on different islands in the Galapagos Islands. He began to notice that among the finches were adaptations that helped them survive based on the local environment where they lived. He concluded that because the finches were all of the same species and the adaptations resulted in differences in beak structures for feeding, they all came from a common ancestor. This is an example of _______ reasoning.
A) scientific
B) deductive
C) inductive
D) Both b and c
E) None of the above

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Inductive reasoning involves making generalizations based on specific observations. Darwin observed specific differences in finches and generalized that they had a common ancestor, which is an example of inductive reasoning.

Charles Darwin Observed Differences in Finches on Different Islands in the Galapagos