Question

Using the "Interactive Review Section" of your eBook
answer the following question:
What types of changes are recorded in the fossil record? Select all that apply.
• changes in the complexity of body plans over time
• changes in the diversity of species over time
• changes in extinction rate over time
• changes in climate conditions over time

Answer 1

The types of changes recorded in the fossil record include:

- changes in the complexity of body plans over time
- changes in the diversity of species over time
- changes in extinction rate over time
- changes in climate conditions over time

All of the options listed can be observed in the fossil record.