Question

which statement is most likely a scientific law?
animals need oxygen because it unlocks the energy contained in food.
colonies of microscopic organisms grow faster in closed spaces because they cannot fly away.
the oldest layers of rock lie below newer layers of rock on earth.
healthy foods taste better than dangerous or spoiled foods.

Explanation:

A scientific law is a description of a natural - occurring phenomenon. The statement about rock layers is a well - established and observable fact about the Earth's geology. The first option is an explanation of a biological process (more of a theory), the second option is a non - scientific explanation for microbial growth, and the fourth option is a subjective statement about taste.

Answer:

C. The oldest layers of rock lie below newer layers of rock on Earth.