Fossils and Geologic Time Scale

Fossils and Geologic Time Scale

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Flashcard

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS4-1, MS-ESS1-4, MS-LS4-2

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the law of superposition?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer is the youngest according to the law of superposition?

Back

The youngest layer is the one at the top.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fossil?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Do all living organisms leave behind fossils?

Back

No, not all living organisms leave behind fossils.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean when we say some living things have not really changed in millions of years?

Back

It means that certain species have remained relatively unchanged in their physical form over long periods of geological time.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What era did dinosaurs rule the Earth?

Back

Dinosaurs ruled the Earth during the Mesozoic era.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Principle of Uniformitarianism?

Back

The Principle of Uniformitarianism states that the geologic processes that operate today also operated in the past.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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