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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Which animal is older?
Which animal is older?

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

What killed the animals?
What killed the animals?

Which animal was better equipped to survive?
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 chronological order of when different species appeared and went extinct, allowing scientists to determine the relative ages of different fossils.