Researchers Have Found Fossils of Eocene Horse Species in Colorado

question 7

Multiple Choice

Researchers have found fossils of Eocene horse species in Colorado.Deeper deposits contain smaller species,and more recent deposits contain larger species.How does this observation support the theory of evolution?

• A)It suggests that species are unchanging and of recent origin.
• B)It proves that environments have changed over time.
• C)It provides evidence that species change over time.
• D)It shows that all species are related to each other.
• E)It does not support the theory of evolution.

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Definitions:

Tipping Point

The critical threshold at which a small change or action becomes significant enough to cause a larger, more consequential shift.

Interbreed

The mating or breeding between different species, breeds, or varieties to produce hybrid offspring.

Species

A collection of similar living entities that can exchange genetic material or mate with each other.

Life History Traits

The series of strategies and features that define an organism's lifecycle, including birth, growth, reproduction, and death.