Scientists study the fossil record to learn about life on Earth. Which of the following best explains why?

a
Fossils allow scientists to investigate the future and predict what organisms will look like in years to come.
b
Fossils provide evidence of the past that shows relationships among organisms and how they have changed over time.
c
Fossils show evidence of the outside traits of organisms, which show how they change over a lifetime.
d
Fossils give scientists information about the soft body structures of extinct organisms, which can show how a creature has changed.

1 answer

The best explanation for why scientists study the fossil record to learn about life on Earth is:

b: Fossils provide evidence of the past that shows relationships among organisms and how they have changed over time.