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question 12 of 20 :
select the best answer for the question.

1. scientists are constantly learning more and more about fossils because

a. the fossil record is complete, covering every species that has lived on earth.

b. new fossils are continually being discovered.

c. fossilization is a common process, so there are many fossil samples for nearly all species that have existed on earth.

d. fossils provide different information at different times of day and in different locations.

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Explanation:

• Option A: The fossil record is incomplete, as many species' fossils haven't been found, so A is wrong.
• Option B: New fossils are always being discovered, which gives scientists more data to study, so this makes sense.
• Option C: Fossilization is rare, not common, so there aren't many fossil samples for most species, C is wrong.
• Option D: Fossils don't change information based on time of day or location, D is illogical.

Answer:

B. new fossils are continually being discovered.