Fossils and Geologic Time

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What is the name of the ancient supercontinent that existed millions of years ago?

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Pangaea

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In which era did Pangaea break up?

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Mesozoic Era

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What is the current geological era called?

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Cenozoic Era

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How is the age of the Earth measured?

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In billions of years.

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What type of fossil is formed when an organism leaves an impression in sediment?

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Mold fossil.

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What type of fossil is created when a mold is filled with minerals?

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Cast fossil.

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What are preserved remains of organisms, such as insects in amber, called?

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Preserved remains.

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What type of fossil provides evidence of an organism's activity, like footprints?

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Trace fossil.

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What is the term for the study of fossils and their significance in understanding Earth's history?

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Paleontology.

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What is the geological time scale?

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A system that describes the timing and relationships of events in Earth's history.

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