Fossils Found in Lower Strata of Undisturbed Sedimentary Rocks Are

question 112

Multiple Choice

Fossils found in lower strata of undisturbed sedimentary rocks are _______ and _______ similar to modern-day organisms than those found in higher strata.

• A) younger; more
• B) younger; less
• C) the same age as; more
• D) older; more
• E) older; less

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Definitions:

Determining Factor

An element or condition that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.

Behavior

The range of actions and mannerisms exhibited by individuals, organisms, or systems in conjunction with their environment or stimuli.

Unconscious Mind

Part of the mind that is not within a person’s conscious awareness, holding thoughts, memories, and desires that are below the surface of conscious thought.

Preconscious Mind

Part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and feelings that are not currently in conscious awareness but can be easily brought to consciousness.