Rock Layers & Fossils Test

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What is the youngest layer of rock called?

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The youngest layer of rock is the one on top.

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Which layer of rock is the newest?

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Layer A is the newest.

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What do changes in the Earth over time indicate?

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Changes in the Earth over time show us that Earth used to look very different.

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What type of fossil might you find in layer 1?

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You might find a fern fossil in layer 1.

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What kind of environment did starfish fossils indicate?

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Starfish fossils indicate that the environment was an ocean.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living organism from the past.

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What do sedimentary rocks often contain?

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Sedimentary rocks often contain fossils.

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How do fossils form?

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Fossils form when organisms are buried by sediment and over time, minerals replace the organic material.

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What is the principle of superposition?

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The principle of superposition states that in undisturbed layers of rock, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.

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What can fossils tell us about Earth's history?

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Fossils can tell us about the types of organisms that lived in the past and how environments have changed.