Question

which statements accurately describe the evidence that scientists gather using fossils? check all that apply.
the fossil record can be used to date rocks.
living things with many cells have always lived on earth.
simple organisms are found only in young rocks.
geologists study ancient remains of plants and animals.
scientists can figure out what ancient living things ate.
pollen and seeds help provide clues about ancient climates.

Explanation:

• The fossil record can be used to date rocks. Fossils are found in sedimentary rocks, and the principle of fossil succession helps in dating the rocks.
• Geologists study ancient remains of plants and animals. Fossils are the preserved remains of ancient organisms, and geologists analyze them.
• Scientists can figure out what ancient living things ate. For example, fossilized teeth can give clues about the diet (sharp teeth for meat - eaters, flat teeth for plant - eaters).
• Pollen and seeds help provide clues about ancient climates. Different plants (whose pollen and seeds are fossilized) thrive in different climates.

Living things with many cells (multicellular organisms) did not always live on Earth. Life started with single - celled organisms. Simple organisms are not found only in young rocks. In the early history of life, only simple organisms existed, so they are found in old rocks as well.

Answer:

The fossil record can be used to date rocks, Geologists study ancient remains of plants and animals, Scientists can figure out what ancient living things ate, Pollen and seeds help provide clues about ancient climates.