Which is correct about fossils location and age?(1 point) Responses 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 closest to Earth’s surface are the oldest. Fossils found in rock layers closest to Earth’s surface are the oldest. 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 rock layers that have been disturbed 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 principle is based on the law of superposition, which states that in undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, older layers are found below younger layers.