The history of life on Earth as recorded by fossil evidence of one type or another is referred to as
A) the fossil record.
B) carbonization.
C) Lagerstatten.
D) the law of superposition.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term used to describe the history of life on Earth as recorded by fossil evidence is the fossil record. It includes the study of fossils, their distribution in rocks, and the changes in species over time. Choice B, carbonization, refers to a specific type of fossilization process where organic matter is preserved as a thin film of carbon. Choice C, Lagerstatten, refers to areas of exceptional fossil preservation, often showing soft tissue preservation. Choice D, the law of superposition, refers to the principle that in a series of sedimentary rock layers, the older layers are on the bottom and the younger layers are on top.

The History of Life on Earth as Recorded by Fossil