
Flashcard - The Fossil Record
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Science, Biology
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7th Grade
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Hard
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Fossil Record?
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The Fossil Record is the millions of fossils that scientists have collected, which provide evidence of past life on Earth.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a mass extinction?
Back
A mass extinction is the extinction of many types of organisms at the same time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do fossils provide evidence for evolution?
Back
Fossils show how life forms present today are different than those from the past, indicating evolutionary changes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of fossil is Archaeopteryx?
Back
Archaeopteryx is a famous example of a transitional fossil.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to specimens in the fossil record over time?
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As time goes on, specimens in the fossil record become more complex.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a transitional fossil?
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A transitional fossil is a fossil that shows intermediate states between an ancestral form and that of its descendants.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the Geologic Time Scale represent?
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The Geologic Time Scale represents the timeline of Earth's history, divided into different periods based on geological and biological events.
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