Fossils tell us about the long history of life on the earth and so far,our fossil record probably represents ____ of all species that have ever lived.
A) 1%
B) 5%
C) 20%
D) 50%
E) 75%

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The fossil record is estimated to represent only about 1% of all species that have ever lived on Earth. This is because not all organisms fossilize well, and many fossils have yet to be discovered or may have been destroyed by geological processes.

Fossils Tell Us About the Long History of Life on the Earth