Question

Observation from fossil record: Fossil animals look like modern animals, with just some differences. Type the letter of the correct explanation in the text box.

(A) Fossil animals are identical to modern animals due to genetic μtations.
(B) Fossil animals evolved from a common ancestor with modern animals.
(C) Fossil animals are entirely different species from modern animals.
(D) Fossil animals transformed abruptly without evolutionary changes.

Answer 1

Fossil animals evolved from a common ancestor with modern animals.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fossils provide solid evidence that organisms from the past are not the same as those today, and fossils show a progression of evolution.

The fossil record tells the story of the past and shows the evolution of form over millions of years. Fossil animals looking like modern animals with some differences suggests that fossil animals evolved from a common ancestor with modern animals.

Therefore, the correct explanation is option B: Fossil animals evolved from a common ancestor with modern animals.