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QuizMultiple Choice

Relative Dating

Question 10 of 10 • 2026-2027 TPS Earth Science w/ Mrs. Nitollama

A scientist finds a fossil that she thinks might make a good index fossil.Which characteristic does this fossil most likely have?

Answer
A
It is the remains of an organism still found alive today.
B
It is the remains of an organism that is found in abundance nearby.
C
It is the only fossil for this type of organism that has ever been found.
D
It is the remains of an organism that lived in a narrow geographic area.