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Question
If the fossil of an organism is found in the deeper layers of earth, then we can predict that ______
Options
the extinction of organisms has occurred recently
the extinction of organisms has occurred thousands of years ago
the fossil position in the layers of Earth is not related to its time of extinction
time of extinction cannot be determined
Solution
If the fossil of an organism is found in the deeper layers of earth, then we can predict that the extinction of organisms has occurred thousands of years ago.
Explanation:
Fossils found in the deepest layers of earth are the oldest ones. From these, scientists conclude that the extinction of an organism has occurred thousands of years ago.
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