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4.2 Evidence for evolution and classification

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Scientists use fossils as evidence for human evolution.

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State what is meant by a fossil.

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b.

Give the approximate age of the fossil known as Ardi.

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c.

A fossil skeleton about 1.6 million years old was discovered in Kenya in 1984.

Name the scientist who led the team that discovered this fossil.

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d.

Give one reason why there are gaps in the fossil record of human evolution.

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4.2 Evidence for evolution and classification Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /4.2 Evidence for evolution and classification

40 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 4.2 Evidence for evolution and classification, covering 4.2.1 Fossil evidence for human evolution, 4.2.2 Stone tool evidence for human evolution, 4.2.3 Pentadactyl limb as evidence, and 4.2.4 Three domains classification. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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