For a fossil to be an index fossil, it should be found
OA.
in one local area only.
OB.
in no more than two locations.
OC.
in all the rocks of the world.
D.
in many parts of the world.

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Answer:

An index fossil should be found in many parts of the world.

Explanation:

A is not correct because if fossils are found in one area than they will not be able to give a general picture of the world in a particular period.

B is not correct because if fossils are found in only two locations they will be able to give information for only those two places, not the rest of the world.

C is not correct because this is simply not possible, not just for the number of fossils required, but also because the majority of the rock types don't provide conditions for fossilization.

D is correct because by being found in numerous places across the world, the index fossils can give a general picture of the biodiversity, but also the climate, and living conditions in a particular time frame.

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