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)

Question

Responses

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

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

What killed the animals?
What killed the animals?

Which animal is older?

Answer 1

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

This is because the fossil record can provide information about the age of fossils through methods such as radiometric dating and stratigraphic analysis. The other questions involve interpretations that may not be directly answered by the fossil record alone.