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What is the relationship between the fossil record and the scientific theory of evolution?
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The fossil record independently confirms the general hypothesis of common descent, and allows palaeontologists and evolutionary biologists to confirm specific proposed phylogenies as well as specific hypotheses about the evolutionary past of various lineages.
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Differences between evolution and paleontology?
Evolution is the theory that attempts to explain how changes in life forms take place over time. Paleontology is the science and study of the fossil lifeform record.
What does the fossil record about the evolution of life on Earth?
years
How is fossil evidence of evolution dissproved?
A classic way to disprove evolution by means of fossils would be to find a fossil rabbit in Pre-Cambrian sedimentary rocks. Of course, that can never happen.
What two major developments helped scientists explain the fossil record?
The principle of fossil succession and the theory of evolution have helped scientists explain the fossil record.
Which terms refers to the human fossil remains and how they relate to human evolution?
paleoanthropology
How many missing links have been found in evolution?
All fossil found to date were missing link. Missing link is a non-scientific term describe new found transitional fossil. Any single fossil found and placed along the line of evolution would yield 2 new missing link mathematically.
What is the relationship between the use of fossil fuels and global warming?
penis
What is the scientific definition for fossil fuels?
the scientific definination for fossil fuels if buger eater
What do fossil forms of evolution show?
The transition of phyla of organisms over time. That is the great strength of the fossil record; evolution shown in the sedimentary rock.
Differences between evolution and paleontology?
Evolution is the theory that attempts to explain how changes in life forms take place over time. Paleontology is the science and study of the fossil lifeform record.
What is the relationship between the age of fossil and what level it is found in the earth?
In general ; the deeper its found the older it is.
What are the sources of studying the evolution of man?
The primate fossil record and genetic relatedness between human and modern non-human primates.
What does the fossil record about the evolution of life on Earth?
years
Model of evolution showing rapid change?
Fossil
What do scientists use fossil evidence to prove?
Evolution
What are fossils stones used for?
Scientific research regarding Earth's history and the evolution and development of Life.Dating the rock strata in which they are found.As museaum echibits.As parts of fossil collections and as decorative ornaments.
What is the relationship between thermal energy and fossil fuels?
The chemical reaction caused by burning fossil fuels produces a large amount of thermal energy. This principle is the main reason that fossil fuels are obtained.
