Which of the Following Is an Essential Characteristic of an Index

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an essential characteristic of an index fossil?

• A) The fossils occur in deep- water marine sediments, but the organism actually lived in the sunlit, surface layer of the ocean.
• B) The organism only lived for a short span of geologic time but was very widespread.
• C) The fossils are exceptionally abundant for a long time span and readily preserved.
• D) The organism lived only in specific environments such as beaches or estuaries.

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Definitions:

Modification

A change or alteration, often to a contract or agreement, altering its terms or conditions.

Dishonored

Referring to a financial instrument, such as a check or promissory note, that is not accepted or paid when presented for payment.

Note

A promise by the maker of the note to pay the payee of the note.

Reasonable Identification

The process of sufficiently identifying an individual through the use of valid and reliable means or documents.