1. Discuss how the study of fossils provides strong evidence for evolution. (13.2 and 13.3)

in fossils we see homologous structures that suggest a common ancestor.

By looking at the bones of the arms and comparative anatomy we see the similar structure and function that is retained.

When looking at other animals like birds we see Analogous structures that look similar but have a different function (flying).

Finally we see Vestigial structures which are structure that no longer function as they once were used for. An example of this is the coccyx (tail bone in humans) compared to tails in dogs, cats, monkeys, etc.

Explanation:

1. true.2. true.3. true.4. false.5. true.the concept of darwin's theory of evolution involves the idea that there are limited resources in a given living environment and that the organisms which live within have variations in their genetic make up due to random mating. the ones with beneficial genetic variations can express certain traits which give them an upper hand in surviving and reproducing in the said environment compared to ones who may have a more disadvantageous variation in traits. over time, the organisms with an upper hand will survive and reproduce more frequently and pass on their beneficial genes while the others die. the result is evolution, where we observe (usually, but not always) eventually, phenotypic distinct changes.

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