Multiple choice

How does the fossil record support the idea that evolution has taken place on Earth?

  1. life forms go from complex to more simple over time

  2. life forms go from simple to complex over time

  3. there are obvious correlations between species

  4. there is constant, gradual evidence for every period in time
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The fossil record generally shows a progression from simpler, single-celled organisms in older layers to more complex, multicellular organisms in younger layers, supporting the theory of evolution.

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