Question

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In this drawing, which layer of rock is the oldest?

a diagram showing six layers of rock with a d1k3 cutting through them

a: layer 1
b: layer 2
c: layer 5
d: layer 6

Answer 1

In the diagram, the correct answer is 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

In the diagram, layer 1 has rocks which are the oldest

Explanation

Rocks are arranged in layers that contain fossil with the oldest fossils represent at the deepest layers and the youngest fossils present near the top. Using this concept, the oldest rock layers are located at the bottom (layer1) and the youngest at the top(layer 6).