Are modern organisms different from organisms of the past?

Answer: One of the most convincing arguments for evolution is the nature of the fossil record. In many of the fossil layers there are strange flora and fauna unlike any seen today, and very few of the fossil plants and animals found in these layers are similar to modern organisms. This convinces many people that evolution must be true, because only a change in life forms could explain how the fossils are so different from modern organisms, and such changes would take many millions of years.

How can one explain this feature of the fossil record in a creationist framework, especially from a young earth viewpoint? If life has only existed on earth for six thousand years or so, how can life forms have changed so much?

There is a very simple answer to this question. Consider the plants and animals found in temperate climates, such as in the United States. Compare them to the plants and animals found in the Amazon jungle, or in a swampy region of the United States, or in the African Savannah. There will be very few similarities. Probably very few of the birds, flowers, trees, et cetera from temperate climates will be found in the Amazon jungle. And probably very few plants and animals from the Amazon jungle will be found in the African Savannah. It is hard to believe that such different ecologies could exist at the same time on the same planet, but it is so.

This explains how the ecology in fossil layers can differ so much from that on earth today. Differences in climate and ecology explain the different kinds of organisms found in the past and today. The existence of giant insects and birds suggests that something was very different in the past. Perhaps the air pressure was higher and some past catastrophe caused much of the earth's atmosphere to be lost to space. Perhaps the composition of the atmosphere was somewhat different. In addition, the fierce dinosaurs would have made life difficult for any modern mammals, which explains their absence from fossil layers containing dinosaurs. Only some very small mammals that can hide in cracks in rocks could have co-existed with the dinosaurs.

Then what happened to all those ancient animals? Some died due to changes in climate, some died due to natural catastrophes, and some died due to human hunting. Also, some changes took place by evolution and adaptation; evolution proceeds most rapidly when populations are very large and conditions change drastically. In fact, under the right conditions, "evolution" (within limits) can take place very fast.

So where were the humans and modern animals in ancient times? They may have been living in higher altitudes where the climate was cooler and drier and the air pressure was less. Thus they would be less likely to have been covered and fossilized during the flood. In addition, the animals that existed in past ages may have been somewhat different than those we know today, due to the evolution and adaptation that has taken place since then.

Therefore the unusual plants and animals found in fossil layers, and the comparative lack of modern organisms in most fossil layers, is not a problem for creationism, not even for young earth creationism.

Explanation:

Answer:

One of the most convincing arguments for evolution is the nature of the fossil record. In many of the fossil layers there are strange flora and fauna unlike any seen today, and very few of the fossil plants and animals found in these layers are similar to modern organisms. This convinces many people that evolution must be true, because only a change in life forms could explain how the fossils are so different from modern organisms, and such changes would take many millions of years.

How can one explain this feature of the fossil record in a creationist framework, especially from a young earth viewpoint? If life has only existed on earth for six thousand years or so, how can life forms have changed so much?

There is a very simple answer to this question. Consider the plants and animals found in temperate climates, such as in the United States. Compare them to the plants and animals found in the Amazon jungle, or in a swampy region of the United States, or in the African Savannah. There will be very few similarities. Probably very few of the birds, flowers, trees, et cetera from temperate climates will be found in the Amazon jungle. And probably very few plants and animals from the Amazon jungle will be found in the African Savannah. It is hard to believe that such different ecologies could exist at the same time on the same planet, but it is so.

This explains how the ecology in fossil layers can differ so much from that on earth today. Differences in climate and ecology explain the different kinds of organisms found in the past and today. The existence of giant insects and birds suggests that something was very different in the past. Perhaps the air pressure was higher and some past catastrophe caused much of the earth's atmosphere to be lost to space. Perhaps the composition of the atmosphere was somewhat different. In addition, the fierce dinosaurs would have made life difficult for any modern mammals, which explains their absence from fossil layers containing dinosaurs. Only some very small mammals that can hide in cracks in rocks could have co-existed with the dinosaurs.

Then what happened to all those ancient animals? Some died due to changes in climate, some died due to natural catastrophes, and some died due to human hunting. Also, some changes took place by evolution and adaptation; evolution proceeds most rapidly when populations are very large and conditions change drastically. In fact, under the right conditions, "evolution" (within limits) can take place very fast.

So where were the humans and modern animals in ancient times? They may have been living in higher altitudes where the climate was cooler and drier and the air pressure was less. Thus they would be less likely to have been covered and fossilized during the flood. In addition, the animals that existed in past ages may have been somewhat different than those we know today, due to the evolution and adaptation that has taken place since then.

Therefore the unusual plants and animals found in fossil layers, and the comparative lack of modern organisms in most fossil layers, is not a problem for creationism, not even for young earth creationism.

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Example of student-written caption: This is an image of Machu Picchu. It has stone walls. The Incas were skilled stoneworkers. They built temples and walls with smooth, cut stones. The stones fit together so well that they did not need any mortar to hold them together.

Requirements: Write a three to five sentence caption for the following six images. Don’t forget that your caption should:

1. Name and describe the image

2. Explain how the image shows the Inca’s contribution to civilization

Make sure to label each of your captions in your file that you send to your instructor. It should look like similar to this example.

Image #1 Social Contribution: (Your caption)
Image #2 Political Contribution: (Your caption)
Image #3 Religious Contribution: (Your caption)
Image #4 Intellectual Contribution: (Your caption)
Image #5 Technological Contribution: (Your caption)
Image #6 Economical Contribution: (Your caption)

Direct Democracy is made up of what two principles? (Must choose 2 answers)

Consent of the Governed
Minority rules
Majority rules
Rule of Law
All men vote
Limited Government

Identify the factors (new resources, increased productivity, education, technology, slave economy, territorial expansion) that increase economic growth. Describe how the Aztec nation created wealth from the nations surrounding them. (Be sure to cite specific examples from your lesson in your answer.)

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Why did the US Congress change voting rights in Louisiana just before the territory became a state?


to ensure free people of color could run for office

to make it easier for immigrants to vote in elections

to limit voting rights to men who owned property only

to prevent African Americans from being elected to office

How many humans like beans?

What group originally wanted independence in South Africa from Great Britain?

How did the environment affect the development of early African societies? Choose four correct answers.
People tended to settle along the banks of major rivers.
People farmed crops, herded animals, and hunted and fished.
People were only able to live for a short time in one place.
Natural disasters occurred often, making it difficult to maintain farmland.
Housing was made from natural resources.
Tools and weapons were made from animal bones, stones, and metals

Relate to your chart and then state who had a better chance of winning the Civil War....


Use the attached link to write 1 paragraph comparing an contrasting the two regions and which region you believe had the advantage and why.


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How did the Republic of Texas guarantee freedom and rights of its citizens?

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List the layers of the earth a short description of each layer, starting with the event of the earth.

How is Shinto different from other major religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism?
A.
Shinto does not have a sacred text.
B.
Shinto was developed by Buddhist monks.
C.
Shinto worships only one god.

Which of the following was NOT an empire of West Africa
a. Ghana
b. Zimbabwe
c. Mali
d. Songhai
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Which of the following played the biggest role in how the American colonists learned about Native American culture?

Colonial and Native American children often played together.

Native Americans and colonists traded food and other goods.

Native Americans and colonists shared the same religious beliefs.

Colonists needed Native American's help to learn to grow their own food.

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, What can you infer about undocumented immigrants in Texas?
Select one:

they do not help provide any help to the Texas economy

they are using government programs to live

if they were all deported, it would not effect Texas

they contribute a large portion of taxes


-Latinos and Asians in Texas have purchased power of 297Billion
-Immigrants payed 1.6 billion In texas local state and taxes
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All US presidents ______________.
Group of answer choices:

serve as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces

send troops into battle

nominate Supreme Court Justices

declare war

Answer these two please and only correct answers

What is a grievance in history?

Read the passage below to help you answer the question. The following is fictional diary entry of a child living in colonial New England.

Each morning I wake up before dawn. There are many chores that need to be done. First I go out to the barn, milk the cows and collect eggs for breakfast. Next it is time to make sure all of the animals have been fed and then help Father collect wood for the fire. I help Mother churn butter while she makes breakfast.

After breakfast, I got to school. My parents say that school is very important to the future of the colony. We use chalkboards to practice our handwriting and record our answers. Paper is hard to find and very expensive. School sometimes finishes early so all the children can help on the farms. before I leave school, I usually find a few minutes to play marbles and tag with some of the other children. Once I get home, my family and I will work until sunset. We will have a supper of soup and biscuits, and then go tot bed. On Sundays everyone in town goes to church. Then we spend the day playing games and singing songs. After a long week or work and school, it is great to see everyone having so much fun.




In the New England colonies, ______________ worked hard.


A. Everyone
B. Only women
C. Only children
D. Only men

Tax laws _____.
Group of answer choices

A. have to be voted in by the citizens

B. can be proposed to Congress by the President

C. can never be repealed

D. cannot start in the Senate

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Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.01 LC)

Which of the following is a "social contract?"

A belief that government has final authority over citizens
An agreement between citizens and non-citizens in government
An agreement between citizens and their government
A belief that government should be divided into three branches
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.03 MC)

The passage below was written by John Locke in his Second Treatise of Government. Writings like this greatly influenced the creators of the Declaration of Independence.


The natural liberty of man is to be free from any superior power
on earth, and...to have only the __________ for his rule.

Based on what you know of the Declaration of Independence, which phrase completes the quotation?
divine king
law of nature
law of Parliament
limited monarchy
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.03 MC)

Which quote from the Declaration of Independence shows that the colonists believed the king did not support the colonial legislatures?

"He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries."
"He has refused his assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
"For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us."
"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world."
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.03 MC)

Why were the colonists angered at the king's response to the Olive Branch Petition?

They believed certain colonies were granted more rights than others.
They said it was unfair that only one colony was granted special rights.
They did not approve of the high tax that was placed on tea.
They believed the king did not view them as equal citizens with the right to petition.

What did the Greeks believe about people's capabilities?They were more interested in trade than in government.



They were intelligent but were unable to agree on how to govern themselves.


They had the ability to choose and run good governments.



They would live in chaos without strict rules

Use impressment in a sentence about Washington’s presidency.

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"Capital" is _______ or ________ invested in industry or business