Why are fossils useful evidence for evolution?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. They show how organisms have changed over millions of years
- Step 1: Fossils are remains of organisms from long ago. Step 2. Comparing them with living species shows change over time. Answer: They show how organisms have changed over millions of years. Why not the others: Fossils do not show chromosome numbers.
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