Which of the Following Statements About the Fossil Record Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the fossil record is true?

• A) It is useful only for plant species.
• B) It is not a useful tool for determining when the organisms found in fossils actually lived.
• C) It contains an example of every species that ever lived on Earth.
• D) It supports our current understanding of evolution.

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