Where would you most likely find fossilized remains of humans and their immediate ancestors?
A) only in relatively old rock
B) only in relatively young rock
C) only in rock formed from volcanoes
D) only in rock from the Precambrian times
E) in any rock from areas inhabited by humans

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Fossilized remains of humans and their immediate ancestors are relatively recent in geological terms, so they are most likely to be found in relatively young rock layers. Human ancestors date back a few million years, which is young compared to the age of the Earth.

Where Would You Most Likely Find Fossilized Remains of Humans