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How does physical evidence, such as rock layers, contribute to our understanding of Earth's history?(1 point)
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It helps predict future climate patterns.
It helps predict future climate patterns.

It provides information about ancient human settlements.
It provides information about ancient human settlements.

It reveals the sequence of events that occurred over time.
It reveals the sequence of events that occurred over time.

It demonstrates the impact of human activities on the environment.
It demonstrates the impact of human activities on the environment.
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The most accurate response to how physical evidence, such as rock layers, contributes to our understanding of Earth's history is:

It reveals the sequence of events that occurred over time.

Rock layers, or strata, provide a chronological record of geological and biological changes, helping scientists understand the timing and nature of events that have shaped the Earth over millions of years.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of all planets?(1 point)
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They are made up of mostly ice and dust
They are made up of mostly ice and dust

They orbit the sun and shine by reflecting light
They orbit the sun and shine by reflecting light

They are small rocky objects the burn upon entering Earth's atmosphere
They are small rocky objects the burn upon entering Earth's atmosphere

They have a tail that extends as it moves through space