Question

Question
How has the understanding of human evolution changed as new fossil evidence has been discovered?

(1 point)
Responses

The theory has remained exactly the same since it was first proposed.
The theory has remained exactly the same since it was first proposed.

The theory has proven that human evolution has now completely stopped.
The theory has proven that human evolution has now completely stopped.

The theory has been simplified to show a single, straight line.
The theory has been simplified to show a single, straight line.

The theory has been revised to show a more complex, branching tree.




How does the fossil record show that groups of organisms have changed over time?

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Responses

It shows that all animals appeared on Earth at one time.
It shows that all animals appeared on Earth at one time.

It shows that ancient animals never did become extinct.
It shows that ancient animals never did become extinct.

It shows how the body structures of animals have changed.

It shows how the Earth's weather patterns have changed.

Answer 1

1) The theory has been revised to show a more complex, branching tree.

2) It shows how the body structures of animals have changed.