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.

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.

Answer 1

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

Fossil B is most likely older than Fossil A.

This is because, in geological terms, older layers of rock and fossils are typically found deeper in the Earth, while more recent layers are closer to the surface.