The diagram below shows the layers of a rock having an ammonite:

A rock columns labeled Rock is shown. The column has three layers. The bottommost layer of the rock has one shaded circle, the middle layer has a two squares, the top layer has one star shape along with two identical organisms labeled Ammonite in the key. A key is shown at the right of the diagram. The shaded circle is marked as X, the square is marked as Y and the star is marked as Z

Which statement about the rock fossils is true?

Group of answer choices

Fossil Z existed over many periods of time.

Fossil Y existed during the same period as the ammonite.

Fossil Y is older than fossil X.

Fossil Z is younger than fossil Y.

The correct answer is "Fossil Z is younger than fossil Y." In the diagram, fossil Z, which is represented by the star shape, is found in the top layer of the rock. Fossil Y, represented by the square, is found in the middle layer. This indicates that fossil Y is older than fossil Z.