A fossil is found in a given rock strata.Which of the following would give the best information about its age?
A) The mineral composition of the strata.
B) The density of the strata.
C) The depth of the strata.
D) The water content of the strata.
E) The location of the strata.

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The depth of the strata would give the best information about the age of the fossil. This is because rock layers form in a sequential order, with the older layers being found deeper in the ground and the younger layers closer to the surface. Therefore, knowing the depth of the strata in which the fossil was found can give an estimate of its age relative to other layers of rock. The other choices (A, B, D, E) are not directly related to the chronological age of the fossil.

A Fossil Is Found in a Given Rock Strata