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Fossils in _______ layers of rock are generally estimated to be _______ than fossils found in the upper layers.

a)older, younger
b)newer, younger
c)older, older
d)newer, older

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Answer:

The correct answer would be option c

Step-by-step explanation:

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C Older, Older

Step-by-step explanation:

The principle of superposition states that the oldest sedimentary rock units are at the bottom, and the youngest are at the top. Based on this, layer C is The oldest, followed by B and A. So the full sequence of events is as follows: Layer C formed.

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