Use this sentence: A scientist finds fossils of the same marine animal in two distant locations.

Which conclusion statement is correct?

Both areas were covered by seawater at some time.

Water in both areas dried out at the same time.

The fossils closest to Earth’s surface are the oldest.

All rocks in both areas are the same age.

Both areas were covered by seawater at some time.

The correct conclusion statement is:

Both areas were covered by seawater at some time.