Question

Which events are most likely if an index fossil is found in a layer at location 1, but the layer and index fossil are not found at location 2 nearby, which is known to be the same relative age? check all that apply?

Answer 1

The layer never formed at location 2.

The organism did not exist at location 2.

The missing layer at location 2 may have eroded.

Answer 2

The layer never formed at location 2.
The organism did not exist at location 2.
The missing layer at location 2 may have eroded.