Earth History Test
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are fossils?
Back
Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of organisms that lived in the past, typically found in sedimentary rocks.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In which type of rock are fossils most commonly found?
Back
Fossils are most commonly found in sedimentary rocks.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the law of superposition state?
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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What can be inferred if many fossils of large amphibians are found in a currently barren desert?
Back
It can be inferred that the climate of the area was once much wetter than it is now.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What provides the best evidence that Earth's oceans have changed over time?
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Marine fossils found on land masses provide the best evidence that the distribution of Earth's oceans has changed over time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is sedimentary rock?
Back
Sedimentary rock is a type of rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, often containing fossils.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of marine fossils found on land?
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Marine fossils found on land indicate that the area was once covered by water, suggesting changes in Earth's geography over time.
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