Geologic Time Scale Quick Check

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Which is correct about fossils location and age?(1 point)
Responses

Fossils found in among numerous other fossils are most recent in age.
Fossils found in among numerous other fossils are most recent in age.

Fossils found in lower rock layers are older than fossils found in upper layers.
Fossils found in lower rock layers are older than fossils found in upper layers.

Fossils found in rock layers that have been disturbed are the oldest.
Fossils found in rock layers that have been disturbed are the oldest.

Fossils found in rock layers closest to Earth’s surface are the oldest

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Fossils found in lower rock layers are older than fossils found in upper layers.

This statement is based on the principle of superposition in geology, which states that in an undeformed sequence of sedimentary rocks, the oldest layers are at the bottom, and the more recent layers are on top.