On what four assumptions is the principle of faunal succession ...

[jerry coleman]

On what four assumptions is the principle of faunal succession based?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Conditions for the preservation of fossils are best achieved
 
  A) in desert environments.
  B) in glaciated environments.
  C) in shallow river beds.
  D) on the floors of shallow seas.

[chevyboi1976]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1) The general sequence of fossils is similar worldwide. 2) Rock layers of different ages will contain different groups of fossils. 3) The principle of original horizontality is valid. 4) The principle of superposition is valid.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

[jerry coleman]

Wow, this really help

[cassie_ragen]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it