Two Fossils Are Found in a Hillside

question 80

Multiple Choice

Two fossils are found in a hillside.Fossil A was found in an upper layer and fossil B was found in a lower layer.Which of the following statements is true?

• A) A likely evolved from B.
• B) B likely evolved from A.
• C) A is likely the oldest of these fossils.
• D) B is likely the oldest of these fossils.

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