How Old is the Grand Canyon? Quick Check

Question

Use this sentence: A scientist finds fossils of the same marine animal in two distant locations.
Which conclusion statement is correct?
(1 point)
O Both areas were covered by seawater at some time.
• The fossils closest to Earth's surface are the oldest.
• Water in both areas dried out at the same time.
• All rocks in both areas are the same age

Answer 1

The correct conclusion statement is: Both areas were covered by seawater at some time.