When will a fossil be used in finding the absolute age of rocks?(1 point)

Question

Responses

A. if it existed for a long period of time and in a small area
B. if it existed for a long period of time and in a wide area
C. if it existed for a limited period of time and in a wide area
D. if it existed for a limited period of time and in a small area

Answer 1

The correct response is:

C. if it existed for a limited period of time and in a wide area

Fossils that are found across a wide geographic area and existed for a relatively short time are particularly useful for dating rocks and determining their absolute age, as they can help correlate the ages of rock layers across different locations.