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Why do scientists compare ancient fossils with modern organisms?
to conclude evolutionary relationships
to describe past environmental conditions
to predict future animal characteristics
to explain dietary needs of modern animals
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- to conclude evolutionary relationships
- to describe past environmental conditions
Why: Comparing fossils with modern organisms helps scientists trace ancestry and evolutionary changes, and fossils (their types, associated sediments, and preserved features) reveal past habitats and climates. It’s not used to reliably predict future animal characteristics, and while fossils can give clues about ancient diets, they don’t directly explain the dietary needs of living species.
- to conclude evolutionary relationships
- to describe past environmental conditions
Why: Comparing fossils with modern organisms helps scientists trace ancestry and evolutionary changes, and fossils (their types, associated sediments, and preserved features) reveal past habitats and climates. It’s not used to reliably predict future animal characteristics, and while fossils can give clues about ancient diets, they don’t directly explain the dietary needs of living species.
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