The theory that different forms of animals throughout Earth's past occurred in a definite order is called the principle of
A)fossil assemblage.
B)faunal succession.
C)conformable fossils.
D)fossil determination.

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The principle of faunal succession states that different forms of animals occurred in a definite order throughout Earth's past. This principle is based on the observation that fossils found in different layers of rock can be used to determine the relative ages of those rocks.

The Theory That Different Forms of Animals Throughout Earth's Past