When will a fossil be used in finding the absolute age of rocks?(1 point)

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if it existed for a limited period of time and in a wide area
if it existed for a limited period of time and in a wide area

if it existed for a limited period of time and in a small area
if it existed for a limited period of time and in a small area

if it existed for a long period of time and in a small area
if it existed for a long period of time and in a small area

if it existed for a long period of time and in a wide area

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A fossil will be used in finding the absolute age of rocks if it existed for a limited period of time and in a wide area. This type of fossil is referred to as an "index fossil," which helps geologists correlate the age of rock layers across different geographical locations.