3. the timeline below shows the relative ages of several fossils. the periods correspond to layers of rock…

3. the timeline below shows the relative ages of several fossils. the periods correspond to layers of rock. fossil e fossil f fossil g fossil h period 1 period 2 period 3 period 4 period 5 period 6 period 7 increasing age which fossil would most likely be found on earths surface? a. fossil e b. fossil f c. fossil g d. fossil h

3. the timeline below shows the relative ages of several fossils. the periods correspond to layers of rock. fossil e fossil f fossil g fossil h period 1 period 2 period 3 period 4 period 5 period 6 period 7 increasing age which fossil would most likely be found on earths surface? a. fossil e b. fossil f c. fossil g d. fossil h

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Understand rock - fossil relationship

Older fossils are in deeper rock layers, younger fossils are in shallower layers closer to the surface.

Step2: Identify the youngest fossil

Based on the timeline with increasing age from left - right, Fossil E is the youngest as it is in Period 1.

Answer:

A. Fossil E