Evidence of Evolution.Miller.2324

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What evidence do fossils provide regarding the history of life on Earth?

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Fossils show how life forms present today are different than those from the past.

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What are vestigial structures?

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Remnants of once-important structures that have slowly lost all or most of their function.

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What can be inferred from observing the embryonic stages of different organisms?

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The organisms share a common ancestry.

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What is a homologous structure?

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A structure that is similar in different species due to shared ancestry.

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Which layer of rock is typically the youngest?

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The topmost layer.

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How do homologous structures support the theory of evolution?

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They indicate common ancestry among different species.

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What is the significance of embryonic similarities in different species?

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They suggest evolutionary relationships and common ancestry.

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What role do fossils play in understanding evolutionary changes?

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Fossils provide a historical record of life forms and their changes over time.

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What is an example of a vestigial structure in humans?

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The appendix.

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How can scientists determine the age of fossils?

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Through methods like radiometric dating and stratigraphy.