Question 50
EvolutionFossil records found in sedimentary rocks offer some explanation for the theory of evolution because
- A.the deposits have remains of organisms characteristic of when they were formed
- B.different strata have remains of organisms of the same kind
- C.only organisms with strong parts are fossilized
- D.most animal and plant fossils bear little resemblance to present day living specimens.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (the deposits have remains of organisms characteristic of when they were formed)
Explanation
Each rock layer holds the organisms living when it was laid down, so older layers show simpler forms and younger ones show later, more complex forms.