Fossils, Evolution & Relative Age

Fossils, Evolution & Relative Age

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are fossils?

Back

Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, typically found in sedimentary rock.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are soft parts of organisms rarely preserved as fossils?

Back

Soft parts decompose before fossilization can occur.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which type of rock are fossils most commonly found?

Back

Fossils are most commonly found in sedimentary rock.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is uniformitarianism?

Back

Uniformitarianism is the principle that the processes affecting Earth today (like erosion and deposition) have been the same throughout geological time.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of sedimentary rock in paleontology?

Back

Sedimentary rock is significant because it forms in layers and often contains fossils, providing a record of past life.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between relative age and absolute age?

Back

Relative age is the age of an object in relation to other objects, while absolute age is the actual age of an object, often determined by radiometric dating.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an intrusion in geology?

Back

An intrusion is a body of igneous rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface.

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