Fossils and Superposition

Fossils and Superposition

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Science

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fossil?

Back

Preserved remains of plants and animals from the remote past.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which type of rock are fossils usually found?

Back

Fossils are usually found in sedimentary rock.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the law of superposition state?

Back

In undisturbed rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can we infer the past appearance of a canyon?

Back

By examining the current features and understanding geological processes, we can infer that the canyon was not as deep a thousand years ago.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is sedimentary rock?

Back

A type of rock formed by the accumulation of sediments, often containing fossils.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the bottom layer in rock formations?

Back

The bottom layer is typically the oldest, according to the law of superposition.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

Sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous.

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