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

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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.
Fossil B is most likely older than Fossil A.

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 evolved from the species of Fossil B

Answer 1

Based on the statement that Fossil A is found closer to the surface compared to Fossil B, the most reasonable conclusion is:

Fossil B is most likely older than Fossil A.

This conclusion is based on the principle of stratigraphy, which holds that in an undisturbed sequence of sedimentary rocks, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest layers are at the top. Therefore, if Fossil A is found closer to the surface, it is likely younger than Fossil B, which is found deeper.