Fossil Record

What does the fossil record primarily provide insights into?

• The history of life on Earth

• The future of life on Earth

• The history of human civilization

• The history of the solar system

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Which event is documented by the fossil record that helps scientists understand species disappearance?

• Mass extinction events

• Formation of mountains

• Creation of oceans

• Human evolution

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How do fossils help in understanding past environmental changes?

• By reconstructing past environments and climate conditions

• By predicting future climate changes

• By showing current weather patterns

• By analyzing modern ecosystems

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What can scientists trace by comparing fossils of different ages?

• Anatomical changes within lineages

• The migration patterns of humans

• The development of modern technology

• The history of ancient civilizations

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How are fossils used in relation to the geological time scale?

• To date rock layers and establish a timeline of Earth's history

• To predict future geological events

• To measure the current age of Earth

• To determine the age of the universe

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