Question

darwins journey aboard the hms beagle 3
what was darwins main purpose during his time aboard the hms beagle?
multiple choice
to document evidence that would support the concept of natural selection
to develop evidence that could be used to support the theory of evolution
darwin was a sailor with no specific purpose aboard the hms beagle
to serve as the ships naturalist

Explanation:

Darwin was invited to serve as the ship's naturalist on the HMS Beagle. His role was to collect and document specimens of plants, animals, and fossils during the voyage, which later contributed to his development of the theory of evolution by natural - selection. But his main purpose on the ship was to serve as the naturalist.

Answer:

D. to serve as the ship's naturalist