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The remains or imprints of living things from the past are called ...

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fossils

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Scientists can tell which fossils are the oldest by looking at the bedrock. Which of the following layers contains the youngest fossils? Layer A, Layer B, Layer C, Layer D

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Layer A

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Which layer contains the oldest fossils? Options: Layer A, Layer B, Layer C, Layer D.

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Layer D

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Which information is revealed to scientists through studying fossil evidence?

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How an environment has changed over time

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Below is a picture of a canyon. Which of the following best describes how the canyon may have formed? A volcanic eruption formed the canyon, Erosion from flowing water formed the canyon, The canyon was formed by animals, The canyon was formed by plants

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Erosion from flowing water formed the canyon

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Which natural hazard may cause a landslide when the ground shakes?

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earthquake

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Which Earth event does not happen quickly? Options: A landslide, Flooding, Volcano, Weathering of rocks

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Weathering of rocks

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A paleontologist found a crocodile fossil in the desert. What conclusions can you draw about what this landscape was like in the past?

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The climate was very warm and had periods of rain.

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A paleontologist found an ammonite fossil on a mountain. What does this indicate about the past landscape?

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The land was covered with water