Scientists discover fossilized bones from two different animals. The scientists consult the fossil record to learn more about the fossils. Which question will the fossil record best answer?(1 point) Responses Which animal is older? Which animal is older? What killed the animals? What killed the animals? How are the animals related to modern animals? How are the animals related to modern animals? Which animal was better equipped to survive?

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The fossil record will best answer the question, "Which animal is older?" The fossil record provides information about the relative ages of different species and can help scientists determine which fossils are older based on their stratigraphic layers and the context in which they were found.