evidence for evolution (FOSSILS)

Question 1

how the fossil record supports evolution, using the evolution of the horse as an example

Answer 1

fossils provide a record of how species have evolved. The fossil record shows modern horses moved from tropical forests to prairie habitats, developed teeth, and grew in size.

Question 2

importance of traditional forms like archaeopteryx in the fossil record

Answer 2

Archaeopteryx confirm Darwin’s theories and has since become a key piece of evidence for the origin of birds, the transitional fossils debate, and confirmation of evolution.

Question 3

how does the fossil record demonstrate the progression from simple to more complex life forms

Answer 3

provides snapshots of the past which, when assembled, illustrate a panorama of evolutionary change over the past 3.5 billion years