Rock Layers (Geologic Time)

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What are evidence of past life?

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Fossils

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What type of dating do scientists use to figure out the exact age of something?

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Absolute dating

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In which era did dinosaurs live?

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Mesozoic era

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What is the process called when rocks break down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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What do you call a scientist that studies the composition of the Earth, including rock layers?

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Geologist

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What is the term for the layers of rock that are formed over time?

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Rock layers

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What is the study of fossils called?

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Paleontology

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What is the difference between relative dating and absolute dating?

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Relative dating determines the order of events, while absolute dating provides a specific age.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.