Who proposed the widely accepted theory of evolution by natural selection?
Fossils: Evidence for Evolution and Extinction

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Albert Einstein
Isaac Newton
Charles Darwin
Gregor Mendel
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Which of the following is NOT a way fossils can be formed?
Preservation in amber
Preserved traces
Mineral replacement
Photosynthesis
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What type of fossil is formed when parts of organisms are replaced by minerals?
Amber fossils
Mineralized fossils
Ice fossils
Trace fossils
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Why is the fossil record considered incomplete?
All fossils have been found
Early life forms were often soft-bodied
Fossils are only found in deserts
Fossils are indestructible
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What is one reason scientists cannot be certain about how life began on Earth?
Fossilization requires specific conditions
All fossils have been destroyed
Fossils are only found in one location
Life began in the ocean
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Which of the following is a factor that can lead to extinction?
Stable climate
Introduction of new predators
Abundant food supply
Lack of competition
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What is an example of a catastrophic event that could cause extinction?
A mild winter
A volcanic eruption
A new species evolving
A new plant species growing
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