Question
What evidence from the fossil record supports the observation that life changes over time? Select all that
apply.
• several rock layers that do not contain fossils
• more fossils of the same species found in several rock layers
• fossils of distant relatives of a modern species found in ancient rock layers
• increased numbers of fossils of different species found in younger rock layers
apply.
• several rock layers that do not contain fossils
• more fossils of the same species found in several rock layers
• fossils of distant relatives of a modern species found in ancient rock layers
• increased numbers of fossils of different species found in younger rock layers
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The following pieces of evidence from the fossil record support the observation that life changes over time:
- **Fossils of distant relatives of a modern species found in ancient rock layers**: This indicates evolutionary change as organisms adapt and diverge over time.
- **Increased numbers of fossils of different species found in younger rock layers**: This suggests that biodiversity has increased over time, indicating an evolution of life forms.
The other options (several rock layers that do not contain fossils and more fossils of the same species found in several rock layers) do not provide direct evidence for changes in life over time.
- **Fossils of distant relatives of a modern species found in ancient rock layers**: This indicates evolutionary change as organisms adapt and diverge over time.
- **Increased numbers of fossils of different species found in younger rock layers**: This suggests that biodiversity has increased over time, indicating an evolution of life forms.
The other options (several rock layers that do not contain fossils and more fossils of the same species found in several rock layers) do not provide direct evidence for changes in life over time.