By gathering rare fossils together in a single location, a specimen collection scientists attain a more complete understanding of life's history. which of the following best explains why this might be true? ( apex )
a. a hypothesis does not need to be tested in an experiment
b. no evidence is needed to support a theory about life in the distant past.
c. fossils of different ages and types can be compared side by side
d. a large number of rare objects can be kept hidden from the public