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1. how does the principle of faunal succession assist the technique of relative dating?

a. it prioritizes parts before the whole appearance of organisms.
b. fossils appear in the strata in a specific order based on age.
c. it creates unconformities in the rock layers.
d. it accounts for the tectonic movement throughout history.
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Explanation:

The principle of faunal succession states that fossil species appear and disappear in a definite, recognizable order in the geologic record. For relative dating (determining the relative age of rock layers), this means fossils in rock strata appear in a specific order based on their age. Option A is incorrect as faunal succession doesn't prioritize parts over whole. Option C is wrong because faunal succession doesn't create unconformities. Option D is incorrect as it's not about tectonic movement. So the correct answer is B.

Answer:

B. Fossils appear in the strata in a specific order based on age.