The Fossil Record Is Incomplete Because ____

question 56

Multiple Choice

The fossil record is incomplete because ____.

• A)only aquatic organisms were preserved as fossils
• B)organisms tend to decay before becoming fossilized
• C)invertebrates are preferentially preserved over vertebrates
• D)geological processes help to preserve some, but not all, fossils
• E)organisms that were widely distributed generated fewer fossils

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Definitions:

Percentage of Sales

The percentage of sales method is a financial forecasting model that estimates various financial figures as a fixed percentage of predicted sales.

Unit Sales

The total quantity of units of a product sold within a specific time frame.

Target Profit

The desired level of profit a company aims to achieve, often used in pricing and business strategy planning.

Fixed Expense

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.