A scientist discovers a fossil of an animal and places it in the fossil record. The organism’s bones are similar to the bones of animal T, which appears earlier in the fossil record. Which conclusion is most reasonable?(1 point)
Responses
The fossils are from a descendant of animal T.
The fossils are from a descendant of animal T.
The fossils are from an ancestor of animal T.
The fossils are from an ancestor of animal T.
The fossils are from animals that lived at the same time.
The fossils are from animals that lived at the same time.
The fossils came from the same organism.
The conclusion that is most reasonable is:
The fossils are from an ancestor of animal T.
Why do organisms evolve?(1 point)
Responses
Changes in the environment cause organisms to change.
Changes in the environment cause organisms to change.
Organisms make changes to help them survive and reproduce in their environment.
Organisms make changes to help them survive and reproduce in their environment.
Organisms naturally select traits that help them survive and reproduce.
Organisms naturally select traits that help them survive and reproduce.
Organisms with traits that help them survive and reproduce in their environment pass on those traits.
The correct response is:
Organisms make changes to help them survive and reproduce in their environment.