Multiple choice What is the role of fossils in supporting the theory of evolution? There are not enough fossils to support this theory There are plenty of fossils to show that animals have evolved, but there ar There have been many fossils of intermediate types discovered that provide show that other types of life existed, but there is no evidence of relation Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Fossils of transitional or intermediate forms provide strong evidence for evolution by showing links between groups (e.g., whale ancestors, bird-dinosaur transitions). These fossils document evolutionary changes over time.