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How does physical evidence, such as rock layers, contribute to our understanding of Earth's history?(1 point)
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It helps predict future climate patterns.
It helps predict future climate patterns.

It provides information about ancient human settlements.
It provides information about ancient human settlements.

It reveals the sequence of events that occurred over time.
It reveals the sequence of events that occurred over time.

It demonstrates the impact of human activities on the environment.

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It reveals the sequence of events that occurred over time.

Physical evidence such as rock layers, also known as stratigraphy, allows scientists to understand the chronological order of geological and evolutionary events, providing insights into Earth's history.

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