Fossil Record

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What type of rock is most commonly associated with the presence of fossils?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What does the presence of fish fossils in land currently occupied by cows indicate about the area's geological history?

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The land was once under the ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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What is the difference between relative dating and absolute dating in the context of fossils?

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Relative dating determines the age of fossils in relation to other fossils, while absolute dating provides a specific age.

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In a stratigraphic column, where is the oldest layer typically found?

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The bottom layer.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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If a rock layer containing pottery is found above a layer containing a skull, what can be inferred about their relative ages?

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The rock layer with the pottery is more recent than the rock layer with the skull.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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What are the main types of fossils?

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The main types of fossils include body fossils, trace fossils, and mold and cast fossils.

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How do fossils contribute to our understanding of Earth's history?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life forms, their environments, and the changes in Earth's climate and geography over time.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is the principle of superposition in geology?

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The principle of superposition states that in undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What role do sedimentary processes play in fossil formation?

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Sedimentary processes, such as burial and lithification, help preserve organic material as fossils.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1