Fossils Are ____

question 38

Multiple Choice

Fossils are ____.

• A) useful for reconstructing past environmental conditions
• B) evidence that evolution has occurred
• C) evidence that Earth has a long history predating humans
• D) the remains or traces of once living organisms
• E) all of these

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Definitions:

Lithosphere

The lithosphere is the rigid, outer layer of the Earth, comprising the crust and the upper part of the mantle.

Elevation

The height of a location above a specific reference point, usually above sea level.

Deformation

The alteration of the shape or size of rocks due to stress or strain, including processes like folding, faulting, and shearing.

Subsidence

The sinking or settling of the Earth's surface, often due to natural geological processes or human activities.