An idea that could be traced back to plato is that: a) hybrids showed that species could be changed with time. b) variation was due to imperfections in copies of some perfect ideal form. c) artificial selection of animals by humans proves that evolution can occur. d) acquired characteristics could be passed from parents to offspring. e) worldwide catastrophes caused extinction, followed by creation of new species.

How does the fossil record provide evidence that the modern whale evolved from the anthracotheres? a) the modern whale looks like their ancestor the anthracotheres. b) the modern whale has all of the same structures as their ancestor. c) there is not enough evidence to suggest the the modern whale evolved from the anthracotheres. d) the anthracotheres has a structure that is still present in the modern whale, but is no longer of use to the modern whale.