Question

select the two statements that support that layer l was formed in more recent years than layer v?
rocks in layer l are deeper in the rock strata, and therefore they are older than those in layer v.
rocks in layers l and r have the same fossils present, and therefore are the same age.
rocks in layers l and v have the same fossils present, and therefore are the same age.
rocks in layer v are deeper in the rock strata, and therefore they are older than those in layer r.

Explanation:

In geology, deeper rock strata are generally older. If layer V is deeper than layer L, it supports that layer L is more recent. Also, if layers have the same fossils, they are likely of the same age, which doesn't support layer L being more recent. So we need to find statements about the depth - related age difference.

Answer:

1. Rocks in layer V are deeper in the rock strata, and therefore they are older than those in layer L. (This seems to be a re - statement of the correct logic in the given options with a possible mis - reference to layer R in the original option, but the intended meaning is clear that deeper layer V is older than layer L)
2. (No other correct option is clearly present among the given ones based on the principle that deeper layers are older in undisturbed rock strata)