Question

this diagram shows fossils in an undisturbed sedimentary rock sequence.
shallower
deeper
which of the following fossils is younger? select the more likely answer.
palm leaf
feather
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Explanation:

In undisturbed sedimentary rock, the principle of superposition states that deeper layers are older, and shallower layers are younger. The palm leaf fossil is in the shallowest (top) layer, so it is younger than the feather fossil in the deeper layer.

Answer:

palm leaf