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)

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Responses

What killed the animals?
What killed the animals?

Which animal is older?
Which animal is older?

Which animal was better equipped to survive?
Which animal was better equipped to survive?

How are the animals related to modern animals?
How are the animals related to modern animals?

Answer 1

The fossil record will best answer the question: Which animal is older?

The fossil record provides evidence of the age of various species through the dating of the layers of rock in which they are found. It allows scientists to compare the relative ages of different fossils to determine which animal existed earlier in Earth's history.