The Fossil Record Shows That for Many Plant and Animal

question 11

Multiple Choice

The fossil record shows that for many plant and animal groups,the time between speciation events

• A)is equivalent to the length of one hundred generations of a species.
• B)varies greatly,but averages 6.5 million years.
• C)is usually about 50,000 years.
• D)is usually greater than 40 million years.

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Definitions:

Social Class Biases

Prejudicial attitudes and discriminatory actions based on differences in social hierarchies, wealth, education, or lineage.

Media Messages

Information or content that is disseminated to the public via various media channels, such as TV, radio, the internet, and social platforms, often aimed at influencing opinions or behavior.

Animal = Male Bias

The tendency to automatically assume animals or generic beings are male, reflecting and reinforcing gender biases in language and thought.

Evidence

Information or data that supports the validity of a claim, theory, or conclusion.