The Fossil Record Shows Life Originated on Earth at Least

question 84

Multiple Choice

The fossil record shows life originated on Earth at least 3.5 billion years ago and consisted entirely of microorganisms. Paleontologists provide the strongest evidence of this conclusion through the discovery of:

• A)bacterial microfossils.
• B)stromatolites.
• C)isotopic analysis of carbon in sedimentary rocks.
• D)fossil fuels (crude oil, coal).

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