They help in that, many recently discovered fossils form series that trace the evolution of modern species from extinct ancestors. Patterns in the distribution of living and fossil species tell us how modern organisms evolved from their ancestors. Evolutionary theory explains the existence of homologous structures adapted to different purposes as a result of descent with modification from a common ancestor.
Statement D. Is not true.
The most appropriate unit for describing a 26 mile marathon run would be C. Kilometre. As kilometres can be easily utilized and converted to miles and vice-versa.
Crystals in the metamorphic rock align parallel due to the direction of the applied force, during rock formation. These crystals are Muscovites, Micas, and Amphiboles etc. So, the correct answer to your question is C. And, metamorphic rocks from due to change in texture and mineral assembly, due to the pressure itself.