Question

Select the statement(s) that accurately describe Darwin's conclusions after comparing and contrasting the fossils he discovered to the living things he observed.


Living things shared common ancestors with species from the past.

Species have evolved or changed over long periods of time.

The fossils discovered and species observed had no similarities.

The Earth was much older than previously believed.

The Earth was about 6,000 years old.

Answer 1

Correct statements:
- Living things shared common ancestors with species from the past.
- Species have evolved or changed over long periods of time.
- The Earth was much older than previously believed.

Incorrect statements:
- The fossils discovered and species observed had no similarities.
- The Earth was about 6,000 years old.