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The Fossil Record is used to help explain the progress of evolution of species over the geologic time scale. Large gaps exist within the fossil record, however, because

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Chapter11: Evidence Of Evolution

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Paleontology

A branch of science concerning the scientific study of life from ancient times is known as paleontology. The scientists working on paleontology are known as paleontologists. Paleontologists collect the fossils of organisms from ancient times to classify them. The paleontologists also study the environment from ancient times to study the interactions between different organisms.

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The Fossil Record is used to help explain the progress of evolution of species over the geologic time scale. Large gaps exist within the fossil record, however, because .

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Fossilization is a very rare phenomenon, so not all species that existed are preserved in the fossil record

Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, have destroyed many fossils that would have otherwise helped to fill in the gaps

Scientists have failed to find all the fossils that are trapped within the Earth's crust

There is only one Indiana Jones, and he can't possibly find all the artifacts "that belong in a museum!"

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