Fossils & The Fossil Record Review

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What type of rock do we usually find fossils in?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the term for the collection of millions of fossils that scientists have gathered?

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The Fossil Record.

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Which rock layer is typically the oldest?

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Rock Layer Z.

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If you know the age of a fossil, what can you infer about the rock it was found in?

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You can determine the relative age of the rock.

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In which layer did fossil A become extinct?

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Layer 3.

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What is a fossil?

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A preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What is the significance of the Fossil Record?

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It provides evidence of the history of life on Earth and shows how species have changed over time.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed by the accumulation of sediments, often containing fossils.

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What does relative dating of fossils involve?

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Determining the age of a fossil in relation to other fossils or rock layers.

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What is the Geologic Time Scale?

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A system that categorizes Earth's history into different time intervals based on geological and biological events.

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