The Fossil Record

question 57

Multiple Choice

The fossil record

• A)proves that all known species of organisms appeared at the same time.
• B)contains strong evidence that major new groups of organisms arose from previously existing organisms.
• C)indicates that humans date back as far as the first indications of life.
• D)has often been artificially created by evolutionary biologists.

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Definitions:

Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture and norms of another society, often losing their original identity.

Accommodation

In psychology, the process by which individuals adjust their cognitive structures to integrate new information.

True Dialogue

A form of communication that involves open, honest, and respectful exchange of ideas and opinions, emphasizing understanding and empathy.

Collective Monologue

A form of speech in which children, during play, talk alongside each other but do not really interact or communicate directly, as observed in early childhood development.