Fossils found in strata reveal that ________.
A) older strata carry fossils that differ greatly from living organisms
B) geologic changes occur quickly on Earth
C) unused body parts decrease in size
D) innate drive to complexity of life

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Fossils found in older strata show significant differences from living organisms, indicating that there has been significant evolutionary change over time. This supports the theory of evolution and contradicts the idea of innate drive towards complexity. It also indicates that geologic changes occur slowly over time, rather than quickly as option B suggests. The idea of unused body parts decreasing in size is also not supported by the fossil record.

Fossils Found in Strata Reveal That ________