Question 5 • CV Q4 M/J Science 3 Adv 2002110 Compacted Review of Grade.7.Life for SSA Prep
Why do fossils support the theory of evolution? Check all that apply.Fossils show that organisms descend from a common ancestor.Fossils show that traits change slowly over time. Fossils show that organisms inherit acquired characteristics.Fossils show that evolution always occurs very rapidly.Fossils show extinct species.
Answer
A
Fossils show that organisms descend from a common ancestor.
B
Fossils show that traits change slowly over time.
C
Fossils show that organisms inherit acquired characteristics.
D
Fossils show that evolution always occurs very rapidly.
E
Fossils show extinct species.
Explanation
Fossils preserve organisms from different times, so comparing them can show how traits changed across generations and provide evidence of common ancestry. They also reveal species that are now extinct. Fossils do not show that acquired characteristics are inherited or that evolution always happens rapidly.
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