The table below shows the fossils found in various layers of an undisturbed rock:
Fossils In Rock Layers
Layer (from top) Fossils in Layer
1 A, C
2 E
3 A, D, F
4 B
5 F, C
6 D, B
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Which is most likely an index fossil?
A
B
D
E
It is E
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What would be the correct option though?
To determine which fossil is most likely an index fossil, we need to analyze the concept of index fossils.
Index fossils are commonly found fossils that are limited to a specific time period or geologic age. They are used by paleontologists to help determine the relative age of rock layers and correlate them with other rock formations. Index fossils are typically easy to identify, widespread, and have lived for a short duration of time.
Looking at the list of fossils found in various rock layers, we can see that only one fossil is found in a single layer. Fossil E is found only in Layer 2. This suggests that fossil E may have lived for a relatively short time compared to the other fossils.
Based on this information, fossil E is the most likely candidate for an index fossil.
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https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=7z4BXbeBDcKQsAX0lLnIAg&q=index+fossil+definition&oq=index+fossil&gs_l=psy-ab.1.1.0l10.1592.5484..10045...0.0..0.147.1283.6j6......0....1..gws-wiz.....0..0i131.sghvWmCBzts
After you read the definition in the above link, you will know the answer.
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The answer to the question is E. Index Fossils are in a specific time period. The index fossil would only be mentioned once.
The link is just a definition of an index fossil I don't think its a virus