3 - Geological Time and Fossils VOCAB

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Remnant of an ancient organism preserved in rock or sediment

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Fossil

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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Age of one geologic feature relative to another

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Relative Age

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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Defining age relations between strata at different localities

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Correlation

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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In a stratigraphic sequence, different fossil species appear in a definite order.

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Fossil Succession

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Theory of evolution at a constant, slow rate

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Gradualism

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Interval of geologic time, largest subdivision of the Phanerozoic Eon

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Era

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Turning to stone

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Petrified

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Age of a geologic feature in years

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Absolute Age

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

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Hypothesis that evolution occurs in fits and starts

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Punctuated Equilibrium

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Diversification of life indicated by fossil record

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Cambrian Explosion

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1