A newspaper article reported that a fossil was found that was 200,000 years old according to generally accepted radioactive dating procedures. A letter to the editor of the newspaper disputed the accuracy of the age determination because the fossil was found closer to the Earth's surface than were previously discovered fossils of the same age. Which of the following would be an appropriate argument against the letter writer's claim?

Question

Answer: B - Older rock layers may be pushed closer to the surface by geologic processes.

Ted Chan · Accepted Answer

Older rock layers may be pushed closer to the surface by geologic processes.

NAEP Science Grade 12