A fossil in the highest layer of rock would be _____ than one lower down.
younger older
A B
Fossils found at the lowest layer of rock would be the oldest, as these would have been buried for the longest time, whereas fossils found closer to the surface would be buried more recently and therefore be younger.
age of fossils
lowest
oldest
LESS
MORE
layers of rock
older
younger
layer of rock
fossil
fossil
fossil