Multiple Choice
Which concept did Hutton and Lyell contribute to the understanding of Earth's history that is relevant to Organic Chemistry?
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Multiple Choice
The fossil record supports which of the following descriptions of the evolution of life on Earth?
A
All life forms appeared simultaneously and have remained unchanged.
B
Life on Earth has always been dominated by mammals.
C
Life evolved from simple to more complex organisms over time.
D
Complex organisms existed before simpler ones.
Verified step by step guidance1
Begin by understanding the concept of evolution, which is the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
Consider the fossil record, which provides evidence of the progression of life forms from simple to more complex over geological time scales.
Recognize that the fossil record shows a chronological order of life forms, starting with simple single-celled organisms and gradually leading to more complex multicellular organisms.
Acknowledge that mammals, including humans, are relatively recent in the evolutionary timeline compared to other life forms such as bacteria and early plant life.
Conclude that the fossil record supports the idea that life evolved from simple to more complex organisms over time, rather than all life forms appearing simultaneously or complex organisms existing before simpler ones.
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