The Fossil Record

question 27

Multiple Choice

The fossil record

• A) is supported by DNA analysis of living organisms.
• B) has not been supported by DNA analysis of living organisms.
• C) contains only mineralized specimens.
• D) cannot be used to document organisms that arose after the Cambrian explosion.

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Definitions:

Discrepancy

A lack of compatibility or consistency between two or more facts, figures, or opinions, indicating a difference that may need to be reconciled.

Plow Agriculture

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Long-distance Warfare

Military engagements or strategies that involve combat forces attacking the enemy from a considerable distance away, often utilizing advanced technology such as drones or missiles.

Socio-historical Processes

The examination of social phenomena through historical context, exploring how societal structures and relationships evolve over time.