Fossils in layers of rock are generally estimated to be than fossils found in the upper layers

A) older, younger

B) newer, younger

C) older, older

D) newer, older

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Cory Bailey

12 August, 12:17

Fossils in layers of rock are generally estimated to be than fossils found in the upper layers

A) older, younger

B) newer, younger

C) older, older

D) newer, older

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Sean Leblanc · Answer 1

C) older, older. The younger the layers, the least likely you are to find any fossils; since fossils are very old, you would expect to find them in older layers.

Fossils in layers of rock are generally estimated to be than fossils found in the upper layersA) older, youngerB) newer, youngerC) older, olderD) newer, older

Fossils in layers of rock are generally estimated to be than fossils found in the upper layers

A) older, younger

B) newer, younger

C) older, older

D) newer, older