Question

The life form represented by the fossil in rock layer 1 is not present in any of the layers above it. What is the most likely explanation for this?

A.
The life form evolved into all of the species in the next layer.
B.
The life form only recently evolved.
C.
The life form became extinct in the region long ago.
D.
The life form only recently moved to the region.

Answer 1

C. THE LIFE FORM BECAME EXTINCT IN THE REGION LONG AGO!

Answer 2

C.

The life form became extinct in the region long ago.