Which is correct about fossils location and age?(1 point)

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Fossils found in lower rock layers are older than fossils found in upper layers.
Fossils found in lower rock layers are older than fossils found in upper layers.

Fossils found in among numerous other fossils are most recent in age.
Fossils found in among numerous other fossils are most recent in age.

Fossils found in rock layers that have been disturbed are the oldest.
Fossils found in rock layers that have been disturbed are the oldest.

Fossils found in rock layers closest to Earth’s surface are the oldest.

Answer 1

The correct statement about fossils' location and age is:

Fossils found in lower rock layers are older than fossils found in upper layers.

This follows the principle of stratigraphy, where sedimentary rock layers are typically deposited in a time sequence, with older layers being buried by younger layers.