Rock Layers & Fossils

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What is the correct sequence of rock layers from oldest to youngest?

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A, B, C, D

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What is the term for a scientist who studies fossils?

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Paleontologist

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What is the correct sequence of rock layers from oldest to youngest in this specific case?

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E, B, C, D, A

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Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?

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F

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What do we call an organism that no longer exists on Earth?

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Extinct

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What is the principle of superposition in geology?

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In an undeformed sequence of sedimentary rocks, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest layers are at the top.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism.

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What is the significance of index fossils in geology?

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Index fossils are used to identify and date the rock layers in which they are found, indicating a specific time period.

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What is the difference between relative dating and absolute dating?

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Relative dating determines the age of rocks and fossils in relation to one another, while absolute dating provides a specific age or date.

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What is stratigraphy?

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Stratigraphy is the study of rock layers (strata) and layering (stratification).