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Earth is very old, about 4.5 billion years. By studying the layers of rock that
make up Earth's crust, scientists can find out about its past. This kind of
research is called historical geology.
We know that living things have changed over time, because we can see their remains
in the rocks. These remains are called 'fossils'. So we know that the animals and
plants of today are different from those of long ago. And the further we go back,
the more different the fossils are.
How has this come about? Evolution has taken place. That evolution has taken place
is a fact, because it is overwhelmingly supported by many lines of evidence. At the
same time, evolutionary questions are still being actively researched by
biologists.
The theory of evolution is the basis of modern biology. Nothing in biology makes
sense without it.
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