Biology SOL Review

Advancements in our understanding of _____ and how DNA functions contribute to our understanding that populations change over time.

• molecular biology

• chemistry

• quantum physics

• geology

When looking at rock layers, fossils are typically _______ at the bottom and _____ at the top.

• oldest, youngest

• youngest, oldest

Fossils are typically more ______ at the bottom and more _____ at the top.

• simple, complex

• complex, simple

What explanation describes relative dating?

• seeks to determine the order of a fossil in relation to the type of rock around

• seeks to determine the numerical age of a fossil

• relies on radioactive decay

What explanation describes absolute dating?

• seeks to determine the order of a fossil in relation to the type of rock around

• seeks to determine the numerical age of a fossil

• relies on radioactive decay

Which explanation describes radiometric dating?

• seeks to determine the order of a fossil in relation to the type of rock around

• seeks to determine the numerical age of a fossil

• relies on radioactive decay

Choose all of the sources of data that show the evidence for evolution.

• the fossil record

• genetic information

• anatomical similarities

• developmental similarities

• the quality of fossils found

A fossil is any evidence of an organism that lived long ago.

• True

• False

Scientists have used the fossil record to construct a history of life on Earth.

• True

• False

The fossil record provides a complete record of ancient life for the past 3.5 billion years.

• True

• False