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

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.

All rocks in both areas are the same age.

Answer 1

The correct conclusion statement based on the provided sentence is:

Both areas were covered by seawater at some time.

This conclusion is supported by the discovery of fossils of the same marine animal in two distant locations, indicating that both areas were once underwater.