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

Question

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

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 is based on the principle of superposition, which states that in an undisturbed sequence of sedimentary rocks, older layers are located below younger layers.