Question

A scientist was recovering ancient horse fossils that showed similarities to modern horses. Which would best explain how the ancient series of horse fossils represents the evolution of the modern horse?
A.
All of the ancient horse fossils were found in the same layers of rocks as modern horse fossils

B.
All of the ancient horse fossils are completely identical to ancient horse bones.

C.
All of the ancient horse fossils show similar structures to that of the modern horse.

D.
All of the ancient fossils were located in the same place on Earth where modern horses live.

Answer 1

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

When examining fossils, you would want to see the changes in animal structure, to show how it evolved. One could have thicker hooves than the other, showing what happened during the evolution.