fossil b is younger than fossil a, but the rock layer containing fossil b is dated with radioactive dating…
fossil b is younger than fossil a, but the rock layer containing fossil b is dated with radioactive dating and is located beneath the rock layer containing fossil a. what happened? select one: a. stenos laws are wrong b. the ages of fossils must be wrong c. the rock layers were overturned at some point
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Brief Explanations:
According to Steno's law of superposition, in undisturbed rock layers, older layers are at the bottom and younger ones at the top. Since Fossil B is younger than Fossil A but its rock - layer is beneath, it is likely that the rock layers were overturned. The ages of fossils determined by radioactive dating are usually reliable and Steno's laws are fundamental geological principles but can be affected by geological disturbances like overturning.
Answer:
C. The rock layers were overturned at some point