Question

Fossils in _______ layers of rock are generally estimated to be _______ than fossils found in the deeper layers. (3 points) Explain your answer for justification.

older, younger

newer, younger

older, older

newer, older

Answer 1

newer, younger

Step-by-step explanation:

this is the best answer

Answer 2

Answer is option (C) older, older.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fossils found in the older layers of a rock (i.e) that are deposited in a deeper position of the Earth, are usually older when compared with the fossils seen in the upper layers of the rock.

Due to the fact that the fossils get accumulated layer upon layer, the older fossils are seen in the bottom layers of the rock.