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The diagram below shows a stack of rock layers. These layers have not changed position since they formed.

The fossils in Layer 2 are younger than those in Layer __ and older than the fossils in Layer __

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Answer: The fossils in Layer 2 are younger than those in Layer 1, and older than the fossils in layer 3. (assuming layer 1 is at the bottom, and layer 3 is at the top.)

Explanation: Think of how this stack of rocks formed. Layer 1 would have deposited first along with it's fossils, followed by 2, 3, etc. Layer 2's fossils would be younger than Layer 1, but older than Layer 3.

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