Why do fossils not tell the whole story of evolution directly yet remain useful?
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Correct answer: They may be incomplete evidence but show ancient life and gradual changes
Fossilisation is uncommon, and the record is biased by which organisms had hard parts, were buried quickly, and were preserved in suitable conditions. Many organisms and transitional stages may therefore be missing. Nevertheless, fossils reveal past forms, their distribution, and sequences in rock layers, providing evidence for change through time. A is correct; B, C, and D deny their evidential value or misstate what they show.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
They may be incomplete evidence but show ancient life and gradual changes
Why is this the correct answer?
Fossilisation is uncommon, and the record is biased by which organisms had hard parts, were buried quickly, and were preserved in suitable conditions. Many organisms and transitional stages may therefore be missing. Nevertheless, fossils reveal past forms, their distribution, and sequences in rock layers, providing evidence for change through time. A is correct; B, C, and D deny their evidential value or misstate what they show.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Heredity and Evolution. Topic: Evolution and speciation.
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