Fossil A is found closer to the surface compared to Fossil B. Which of the following conclusions can be made based on the statement?(1 point)

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The species of fossil A evolved from the species of fossil B.
The species of fossil A evolved from the species of fossil B.

Fossil A is from an older species than fossil B.
Fossil A is from an older species than fossil B.

The species of fossil A existed at the same time as the species of fossil B.
The species of fossil A existed at the same time as the species of fossil B.

Fossil B is most likely older than fossil A.

Answer 1

Based on the statement that Fossil A is found closer to the surface compared to Fossil B, the most accurate conclusion that can be made is:

Fossil B is most likely older than fossil A.

This is because in stratigraphy, lower layers (deeper in the Earth) are typically older than the layers above them. Therefore, if Fossil A is closer to the surface, it is likely younger than Fossil B, which is found deeper.