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 evolved from the species of Fossil B.
The species of Fossil A evolved from 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 existed at the same time as 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 conclusion that can be made is:

Fossil B is most likely older than Fossil A.

This conclusion is drawn from the general principle of stratigraphy, which indicates that lower layers of sediment (deeper fossils) are usually older than the layers closer to the surface. Therefore, Fossil B, being deeper, is likely older than Fossil A.