To compare the ages of rock layers to each other scientist can use an easily identifiable and widely distributed fossil called?
A. An index fossil
B. A carbon fossil
C. A radioactive fossil

Question

To compare the ages of rock layers to each other scientist can use an easily identifiable and widely distributed fossil called? 
A. An index fossil
B. A carbon fossil
C. A radioactive fossil

anonymous · Answer

@sydthekid913

sydthekid913 · Answer

ok imam here $\Huge\color{purple}{\ddot{\smile}}$

anonymous · Answer

I don't get this question but If I were to take a guess I would say B? @sydthekid913

sydthekid913 · Answer

I really don't know for this one I call some friends tho :) think B is the only one that makes remotely any sense... @sleepyjess @SolomonZelman @Compassionate

anonymous · Answer

Ok :) @sydthekid913

sleepyjess · Answer

A. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Index_fossil B. A carbon fossil doesn't even exist C. http://www.agiweb.org/news/evolution/datingfossilrecord.html

sydthekid913 · Answer

lol cx shows you how much I know :P thanks jess

sleepyjess · Answer

haha I just googled all 3 choices xD

sydthekid913 · Answer

:P o well you did better than I did

anonymous · Answer

So it would be C. @sleepyjess @sydthekid913

sydthekid913 · Answer

well would it make sense for them to use a radioactive fossil to compare the ages of rock???

anonymous · Answer

I read the link your friend sent but yes you have a point thanx so much @sydthekid913

sydthekid913 · Answer

:)