First, let's check whether all the statements are correct?
No, one statement is false:
B. China has recognized Taiwan's independence
In fact, China continues to treat Taiwan as its province. Since the statement is not true, it can't also be a reason for something: this is the correct answer.
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We can’t answer it… doesn’t have a question
D. Transform
This is because this is where plates slide past eachother.
Whatever fossil is at the lowest layer is the oldest cuz the old fossils lived along time ago and when they died the fossils were buried.