Use this sentence: A scientist finds fossils of the same marine animal in two distant locations.

Question

Which conclusion statement is correct?

(1 point)
Responses

A. The fossils closest to Earth’s surface are the oldest.
B. Water in both areas dried out at the same time.
C. Both areas were covered by seawater at some time.
D. All rocks in both areas are the same age.

Answer 1

The correct conclusion statement is:

C. Both areas were covered by seawater at some time.

This is implied by the discovery of fossils of the same marine animal in two distant locations, indicating that both locations were once part of a marine environment.