Fossils of Early Life Are Very Difficult to Identify in Very

question 4

Multiple Choice

Fossils of early life are very difficult to identify in very old rocks because early life

• A) was very simple and microscopic in size
• B) was not made of organic material that could be replaced by minerals
• C) was so different to life found on Earth today that we are not capable of identifying it
• D) did not leave behind any fossilized remains

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Definitions:

Cultural Evolution

The dynamic process through which cultures change and develop over time through mechanisms such as innovation, diffusion, and adaptation.

Primitive Nonanimated State

A theoretical concept referring to the earliest forms of life or societal organization, devoid of complex structures or consciousness.

Endemic Warfare

Small-scale, recurrent, and typically ritualized conflict among local groups or communities, often for resources, territory, or prestige.

Deforestation

The removal of a forest or stand of trees from land which is then converted to a non-forest use.