In three sentences, explain how the fossil record provides evidence for the idea of natural selection..

Answer 1

The fossil record shows a gradual change in species over time, with new species appearing and older species disappearing. This gradual change supports the idea that organisms have evolved over time through natural selection. Fossils of transitional species, such as Archaeopteryx (a feathered dinosaur), provide direct evidence of species evolving and adapting to new environments.