Question

which statement indicates what the fossil record suggests about evolution on earth? humans have only recently existed on earth. organisms originally lived only on land. life on earth started before water formed on earth. multicellular life evolved before complex single - celled life.

Explanation:

Fossil records show Earth formed 4.5 BYA, earliest water 4.3 BYA, earliest oxygen and photosynthesis 3.5 BYA, multicellular life 600 MYA, dinosaurs 300 MYA, and humans 5 MYA, indicating humans are recent. Organisms originated in water, life started after water formed, and complex single - celled life preceded multicellular life.

Answer:

1. Humans have only recently existed on Earth.