Scientists discover fossilized bones from two different animals. The scientists consult the fossil record to learn more about the fossils. Which question will the fossil record best answer?(1 point)

Responses

Which animal was better equipped to survive?
Which animal was better equipped to survive?

What killed the animals?
What killed the animals?

Which animal is older?
Which animal is older?

How are the animals related to modern animals?
How are the animals related to modern animals?

1 answer

The fossil record will best answer the question: Which animal is older?

This is because the fossil record provides chronological data about the existence of species based on the strata where the fossils are found, allowing scientists to determine relative ages of different fossils.