Directions: Using a flowchart, trace the evolution of life on Earth from the earliest species to the present species. Use the major events in the box below to create your flowchart. Earth forms First eukaryotes Bacteria diversify Earliest animals appeared Diverse and abundant bacteria First bacteria appeared Rapid diversification of animals Photosynthesis begins Oldest rocks
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Answer: graph LR A[Earth Forms] --> B{Oldest Rocks} B --> C{First Bacteria Appeared} C --> D{Diverse and Abundant Bacteria} D --> E{Photosynthesis Begins} E --> F{Bacteria Diversify} F --> G{First Eukaryotes} G --> H{Earliest Animals Appeared} H --> I{Rapid Diversification of Animals} I --> J[Present Species]Explanation of the flowchart:1. Earth Forms: The process begins with the formation of Earth.2. Oldest Rocks: The formation of the oldest rocks marks a point where evidence of life can be found.3. First Bacteria Appeared: The earliest forms of life were single-celled bacteria.4. Diverse and Abundant Bacteria: Bacteria thrived and diversified, filling various ecological niches.5. Photosynthesis Begins: The evolution of photosynthesis allowed for the conversion of sunlight into energy, a crucial step in the development of life.6. Bacteria Diversify: Bacteria continued to evolve and diversify, leading to a wide range of bacterial species.7. First Eukaryotes: The evolution of eukaryotes, cells with a nucleus, marked a significant step in the complexity of life.8. Earliest Animals Appeared: The first animals, simple multicellular organisms, emerged.9. Rapid Diversification of Animals: Animals rapidly diversified, leading to a wide array of species.10. Present Species: The evolutionary process continues, leading to the diverse species we see today.
