Volpe's Understanding Evolution 7th Edition by Peter Rosenbaum

Exercise 20

The fossils in the strata of the Earth are arranged in such a manner that they clearly tell the story of the history of life on this planet. What aspect of the fossil record makes it especially good evidence for evolution?
A) The fossils are found in the strata that would be predicted by evolution and are increasingly complex in recent rocks.
B) The fossils are randomly arranged.
C) The fossils in found in different parts of the world demonstrate continental drift.
D) The fossils are incomplete with many gaps.
E) The oldest fossils are near the surface of the Earth and the newest fossils are deeper in the strata.