Question

this diagram shows fossils in an undisturbed sedimentary rock sequence. which of the following fossils is older? select the more likely answer. insect ginkgo leaf

Explanation:

In undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the deeper layers are older as sediment accumulates over time. The ginkgo leaf fossil is in the deeper layer (brown) compared to the insect fossil (in the middle, lighter - colored layer). So the ginkgo leaf fossil is older.

Answer:

ginkgo leaf