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Which of the following characteristics are necessary for a fossil to be a good index fossil? (Choose all that apply)
had a broad geographic distribution
easy to identify at the species level
an invertebrate
short-lived

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Answer:

A good index fossil is one with four characteristics: it is distinctive, widespread, abundant, and limited in geologic time. Because most fossil-bearing rocks formed in the ocean, the major index fossils are marine organisms.

Explanation:

Fossil to be a good index fossil are:-

  • Had a broad geographic distribution
  • Easy to identify at the species level
  • An invertebrate
  • Short-lived

What is a fossil?

  • Fossils are the preserved remains, or traces of remains, of ancient organisms.
  • Fossils are not the remains of the organism.
  • They are rocks.
  • A fossil can preserve an entire organism or just part of one.
  • Bones, shells, feathers, and leaves can all become fossils.

Hence, All the given option are correct.

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