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Use the stratigraphic columns below to answer the question.

You’ve dated layer A at 110 million years ago and layer B to 150 million years ago.

How old are layers C and D?

Group of answer choices

140 million years old

110-150 million years old

65 million years old

over 150 million years old

Use the stratigraphic columns below to answer the question.
A
C
A
D
B
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Use the stratigraphic columns below to answer the question. You’ve dated layer A at 110 million years ago and layer B to 150 million years ago. How old are layers C and D? Group of answer choices 140 million years old 110-150 million years old 65 million years old over 150 million years old

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