An evolutionary biologist is studying the relationship between fish species. She studies undisturbed sedimentary rock layers at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. She observes that the fossils found in the bottom layer have a great degree of similarity to the fossils found in the top layer. Which statement best explains what the similarity between the two layers suggests about evolution? Fossils in the bottom layer were formed before those in the top layer. B Fossils are only found in sediments.

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...
icon
Related questions
Question

need help! and it's not biology it's just basic science

An evolutionary biologist is studying the relationship between fish species. She
studies undisturbed sedimentary rock layers at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. She
observes that the fossils found in the bottom layer have a great degree of similarity to
the fossils found in the top layer. Which statement best explains what the similarity
between the two layers suggests about evolution?
5
A
Fossils in the bottom layer were formed before those in the top layer.
B
Fossils are only found in sediments.
C
Life evolved slowly from earlier forms of life.
Fossils in the bottom layer are more complex than those in the top layer.
Transcribed Image Text:An evolutionary biologist is studying the relationship between fish species. She studies undisturbed sedimentary rock layers at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. She observes that the fossils found in the bottom layer have a great degree of similarity to the fossils found in the top layer. Which statement best explains what the similarity between the two layers suggests about evolution? 5 A Fossils in the bottom layer were formed before those in the top layer. B Fossils are only found in sediments. C Life evolved slowly from earlier forms of life. Fossils in the bottom layer are more complex than those in the top layer.
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Immune disorders
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9780134580999
Author:
Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:
PEARSON
Biology 2e
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:
9781947172517
Author:
Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:
OpenStax
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781259398629
Author:
McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:
Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9780815344322
Author:
Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781260159363
Author:
Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9781260231700
Author:
Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:
McGraw Hill Education