Question

Which statements accurately describe the evidence that scientists gather using fossils? Check all that apply.

The fossil record can be used to date rocks.
Living things with many cells have always lived on Earth.
Simple organisms are found only in young rocks.
Geologists study ancient remains of plants and animals.
Scientists can figure out what ancient living things ate.
Pollen and seeds help provide clues about ancient climates.

Answer 1

Here are the accurate statements that describe the evidence that scientists gather using fossils:

1. **The fossil record can be used to date rocks.**
2. **Geologists study ancient remains of plants and animals.**
3. **Scientists can figure out what ancient living things ate.**
4. **Pollen and seeds help provide clues about ancient climates.**

The other statements are not accurate:
- Living things with many cells have not always lived on Earth; multicellular organisms appeared later in Earth's history.
- Simple organisms, such as bacteria, are found in both old and young rocks, so this statement is not accurate either.