Misconceptions About Human Evolution

Missing link (correct)

Direct ancestor

Fossil intermediate

Common descendant

Evolution leads to the divergence of species into multiple lineages. (correct)

Evolution results in the direct descent of one species from another.

Evolution follows a linear path from one species to another.

Evolution occurs simultaneously in multiple species.

Because the fossil record shows many transitional forms along various lineages. (correct)

Because evolution occurs rapidly without transitional intermediates.

Because humans evolved directly from modern monkeys.

Because there is no evidence of transitional forms in the fossil record.

<p>Examples of gradual changes in anatomical features and behavior over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humans and modern monkeys descended from a species that lived millions of years ago.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To bridge the evolutionary gap between different species.</p> Signup and view all the answers