Fossil Evidence for Evolution Review

What are fossils?

• The preserved remains of animals, plants, and other organisms from the distant past.

• Rocks and minerals found on Earth's surface.

• Artificially created models of organisms.

• Modern animals and plants.

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Who studies fossils?

• Biologists

• Paleontologists

• Chemists

• Astronomers

What do fossils allow scientists to determine?

• The exact DNA sequence of ancient organisms.

• The color of ancient animals.

• The features of extinct species.

• The names of all ancient organisms.

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What is the main source of evidence for evolution?

• Computer simulations

• Fossils

• Direct observation of living organisms

• Historical documents

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How can the age of a fossil be determined?

• By its size

• By its color

• By the layer of rock in which it was found

• By asking experts

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What technique is used to determine the exact age of rocks and fossils?

• Microscopic examination

• Carbon dating

• Chemical analysis

• Radiometric dating

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