Question

Which best describes the fossil record? View Available Hint(s) Which best describes the fossil record?

1. The fossil record is a database in which fossil names and dates are collected.
2. The fossil record is the highly ordered sequence in which fossils are found in layers of sedimentary rock.
3. The fossil record is the sequence in which fossils are found in layers of sedimentary rock.
4. It is chaotic (jumbled), making it difficult to find any consistent patterns in life's evolution.
5. The fossil record is a sequence of fossils arranged from oldest (top layers of rock) to youngest (bottom layers of rock).

Answer 1

2. The fossil record is the highly ordered sequence in which fossils are found in layers of sedimentary rock

Step-by-step explanation:

The order is most plausible when considering the "big picture" of the emergence of life-forms dating back to old and previous era of Earth's history.