Fossils: Surviving in Changing Environments Review

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Based on fossil records, what is best supported?

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The fossil record shows that life and environmental conditions have changed over time.

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What might a fossil of a plant known to grow only in tropical climates indicate?

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The area used to have a tropical climate.

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What conclusion can be drawn from observing dinosaur fossils?

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The fossils demonstrate that life forms and ecosystems have evolved over time.

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What might the discovery of a sea creature fossil in Alex's backyard suggest?

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The area was once covered by a sea or ocean.

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What might the discovery of a desert creature's fossil in a cave suggest?

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The cave was once a desert.

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What conclusion can be drawn from a collection of plant fossils seen at a museum?

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The fossils indicate that plants have evolved over time.

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What might a fossil of an animal known to live in cold climates indicate?

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The area used to have a cold climate.

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Example of a plant's adaptation to its environment.

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A cactus stores water in its stem to survive in the desert.

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Example of an animal's adaptation to its environment.

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A groundhog hibernates during the entire winter.

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During a visit to a science museum, Sam, Anna, and Ben observed a collection of insect fossils. What conclusion can they draw from these fossils?

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The fossils indicate that insects have evolved over time.