1. Using the diagram, which of the following fossils (A, B, or C) is the oldest? How do you know?

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1. Using the diagram, which of the following fossils (A, B, or C) is the oldest? How do you know?   2. What is the order of the layers? Which relative dating technique(s) did you use to figure out the order of the layers?

4. Which layer is the oldest? How do you know? Examine the following diagrams. Columns I and II contain rock layers A, B, C and D, E, F. Both columns were taken from the same dig site 3. Which two layers are approximately the same age? How do you know?   4. Which layer is the oldest? How do you know? 5. Which layer is the youngest? How do you know?