Question

A fossil record for whales demonstrates the evolution from one whale into two new whale species. Why is this supporting evolution?A. The fossil record shows that there are large splits in the development of new species, supporting macroevolution.B. The fossil record shows that the structure of the whale is changing over time, which is a requirement of evolution.C. The fossil record shows that multiple species of whales have converged into one species because of best fit.D. The fossil record captures every change in a species that leads to a new species.

Answer 1

The answer is the letter B. The fossil record shows that the structure of the whale is changing over time, which is a requirement of evolution.

*The formation of the new two whale species that are descended from one whale ancestor would be a basis that there is a change in the structures of these newly formed whale species that are distinct from each other.