Question

In a section of the Grand Canyon, scientists have found the fossil remains of several different groups of organisms. The diagram below represents the number and age of the fossils the scientists found. The width of each shaded area in the diagram below indicated the relative number of fossils found.

Which of the following statements is supported by the fossil record?



(1 point)
Responses

Group D has the most individuals in the population
Group D has the most individuals in the population

Only one of the organisms represented is extinct
Only one of the organisms represented is extinct

Group C has the youngest age of organisms in the population
Group C has the youngest age of organisms in the population

All species are extinct

Answer 1

Based on the information provided about the diagram of the fossil remains and the options given, the most supported statement by the fossil record is:

**Group D has the most individuals in the population.**

This is indicated by the width of the shaded area representing the number of fossils found. If the diagram shows Group D with the widest area compared to other groups, it suggests that Group D had the most individuals, supporting the statement.

The other statements are not sufficiently supported by the information provided in the question.