Question Scientists discover fossilized bones from two different animals. The scientists consult the fossil record to learn more about the fossils. Which question will the fossil record best answer?(1 point) Responses Which animal is older? Which animal is older? How are the animals related to modern animals? How are the animals related to modern animals? Which animal was better equipped to survive? Which animal was better equipped to survive? What killed the animals?

Answer 1

The fossil record will best answer the question: "How are the animals related to modern animals?"

While the fossil record can provide information about the age of the fossils and some context about their environments, it is particularly useful for understanding evolutionary relationships and lineages, making it easier to see how ancient species relate to present-day animals.