That fossil organisms succeed one another in an orderly and definite sequence is ________.
A)the law of superposition
B)the law of the geologic time scale
C)the Phanerozoic principal
D)the principal of fossil succession

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The phrase "fossil organisms succeed one another in an orderly and definite sequence" refers to the principle of fossil succession. Therefore, the best answer choice is D. The law of superposition refers to how layers of rock are arranged in a sequence from older to younger, the law of the geologic time scale refers to the division of Earth's history into eons, eras, and periods, and the Phanerozoic principle specifically refers to the most recent eon of Earth's history.

That Fossil Organisms Succeed One Another in an Orderly and Definite