Examine the model of the fossil record shown below.
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Which statements correctly describe how the fossil record can be used to compare organisms from the past to those of today? Select two answers.
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More recent fossils will have more similarities with present-day animals.
More recent fossils will have more similarities with present-day animals.
Only organisms with skeletons create fossils.
Only organisms with skeletons create fossils.
Fewer fossils are found in igneous rock layers compared to sedimentary rock layers.
Fewer fossils are found in igneous rock layers compared to sedimentary rock layers.
All organisms that existed more than 500 million years ago were animals.
All organisms that existed more than 500 million years ago were animals.
Plants evolved more recently than 60 million years ago.
Plants evolved more recently than 60 million years ago.
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More recent fossils will have more similarities with present-day animals.
Fewer fossils are found in igneous rock layers compared to sedimentary rock layers.
you are sure right?
Yes, I am sure. Comparing fossils found in sedimentary rock layers can provide information on the similarities and differences between organisms from the past and present. Sedimentary rock layers are more likely to contain fossils than igneous rock layers since they are formed from the accumulation of sediment where organisms can become fossilized.
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As we move through the images, from A to E, we can see changes in the area depicted. Which of the following conclusions is not supported with evidence from the images of the changes that took place?
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The climate changed from tropical when the dinosaur lived to arctic after its death.
The climate changed from tropical when the dinosaur lived to arctic after its death.
The area was covered with water during B and C; layers D and E are not.
The area was covered with water during B and C; layers D and E are not.
There was a geological event in image D causing the layers to tilt and lift.
There was a geological event in image D causing the layers to tilt and lift.
Weathering and erosion helped to cover the dinosaur with many layers of sediment.
Weathering and erosion helped to cover the dinosaur with many layers of sediment.
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