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

Answer 1

The correct conclusion statement based on the sentence provided is: Both areas were covered by seawater at some time.

Finding fossils of the same marine animal in two distant locations suggests that these areas were once part of a marine environment, indicating that seawater covered both locations at some point in their geological history.

Answer 2

A B C OR D

Answer 3

Based on the options you've provided, the correct answer is:

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