Fossil A is found closer to the surface compared to Fossil B. Which of the following conclusions can be made based on this statement ? Fossil B is most likely older than Fossil A The species of Fossil A evolved from the species of Fossil B. Fossil A is from an older species than Fossil B. The species of Fossil A existed at the same time as the species of Fossil B.

Fossil A is found closer to the surface compared to Fossil B. Which of the following conclusions can be made based on this statement ? Fossil B is most likely older than Fossil A The species of Fossil A evolved from the species of Fossil B. Fossil A is from an older species than Fossil B. The species of Fossil A existed at the same time as the species of Fossil B.

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter16: Evidence Of Evolution

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