Use this sentence: A scientist finds fossils of the same marine animal in two distant locations.

Question

Which conclusion statement is correct?

(1 point)
Responses

Both areas were covered by seawater at some time.
Both areas were covered by seawater at some time.

All rocks in both areas are the same age.
All rocks in both areas are the same age.

The fossils closest to Earth’s surface are the oldest.
The fossils closest to Earth’s surface are the oldest.

Water in both areas dried out at the same time.

Answer 1

The correct conclusion statement is:

Both areas were covered by seawater at some time.

This conclusion aligns with the finding of the same marine animal fossils in two distant locations, suggesting that those areas were once part of the same marine environment.