Rock Layers (Geologic Time)

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Scientists use ______ dating to figure out the exact age of something.

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absolute

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The geologic time scale represents Earth's ________ year history.

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4.6 billion

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Paleontologists study ______. Options: fossils, earthquakes, plate tectonics, glaciers

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fossils

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is called _________.

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weathering

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Rock made from sediment compacted by the weight of sediment layers above are called __________ rock.

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sedimentary

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Scientists use ______ to help figure out geologic time. Options: earthquakes, plate tectonics, rock layers, erosion

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rock layers

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When sediment is moved around by wind or water it is called ________.

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erosion

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A ________ is a scientist that studies the composition of the Earth, including rock layers.

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geologist

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________ are evidence of past life.

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Fossils

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Dinosaurs lived in the ___________ era. Options: Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Cenozoic, Neozoic

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Mesozoic