Which best describes a fossil that was discovered in rock at the base of a cliff?

A. it is likely younger than a fossil discovered in rock at the top of the cliff

B. it is likely older than a fossil discovered in rock at the top of the cliff

C. it is likely younger than a fossil discovered half way up the cliff

D. it is most likely an index fossil

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Tommy Schneider

Chemistry

16 December, 19:02

Which best describes a fossil that was discovered in rock at the base of a cliff?

A. it is likely younger than a fossil discovered in rock at the top of the cliff

B. it is likely older than a fossil discovered in rock at the top of the cliff

C. it is likely younger than a fossil discovered half way up the cliff

D. it is most likely an index fossil

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Gunner Zimmerman · Answer 1

The correct answer is B. it is likely older than a fossil discovered in rock at the top of the cliff

That's because those fossils were covered with land when the animals died so new land was created over them, and so until the top where the youngest animals would be.