Question

3/10 how does the fossil record support the theory of evolution? it provides evidence of gradual changes over time. it only contains fossils of extinct species. it shows that all species appeared simultaneously.

Explanation:

The fossil record shows a sequence of organisms over time. It reveals that species have changed gradually. For example, we can see transitional forms (like those between reptiles and birds). This supports the idea of evolution as a process of gradual change. The second option is incorrect because the fossil record also has fossils of species that are ancestors of living species (not just extinct ones). The third option is wrong as the fossil record shows species appearing at different times (not simultaneously).

Answer:

It provides evidence of gradual changes over time.