Explain Why We Have a More Complete Historical Record of Diversity

question 62

Essay

Explain why we have a more complete historical record of diversity in North American dinosaurs than we do of rain forest organisms.

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Definitions:

Guilt

A moral sentiment that alerts us to and motivates us to correct a wrong.

Moral Sentiment

A concept in philosophy that refers to the feelings that guide or inform ethical decisions and judgments.

Utilitarians

Advocates of utilitarianism, a moral theory that emphasizes the greatest happiness principle as the guide for ethical behavior.

Greater Good

A principle that suggests actions should be evaluated based on their consequences for the majority or for societal welfare.