Fossils and Geologic Time

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How old do Paleontologists believe the Earth is?

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4.6 billion years old

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What does the fossil record provide evidence for?

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The history of life on Earth

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Which of the following would NOT help an organism become fossilized?

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Soft body parts

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What does the Geologic Time Scale record?

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The known history of rocks and fossils

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According to the law of superposition, where are the oldest fossils found?

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Near the bottom of the rock layers

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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 are sedimentary rocks?

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

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What is the principle of uniformitarianism?

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The idea that the same geological processes observed today have been occurring throughout Earth's history.

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What is a paleontologist?

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A scientist who studies fossils to understand the history of life on Earth.

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What is the difference between relative dating and absolute dating?

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Relative dating determines the age of fossils in relation to other fossils, while absolute dating provides a specific age.