4.1 Exam Review- Fossils and Ancient Climate

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What type of fossil is formed when organisms are trapped in sticky substances like tar?

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Fossil trapped in asphalt.

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What do ice core bands indicate about the ice core?

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The age of the ice core.

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What does the presence of shale indicate about the ancient environment?

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The ancient environment was shallow water.

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What do mud cracks in sedimentary rock suggest about the ancient environment?

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The ancient environment was shallow water that was exposed to air and dried out.

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True or False: The hard parts of organisms are the parts that get fossilized, not the softer tissues.

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True.

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What type of fossil is formed when organisms are preserved in tree resin?

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Fossil trapped in amber.

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What can the study of fossils tell us about ancient climates?

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Fossils can provide evidence of past environments and climate conditions.

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What type of environment is indicated by the presence of shelled organisms in sedimentary rock?

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A marine environment.

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What does the term 'petrified fossil' refer to?

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A fossil formed when organic material is replaced by minerals.

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How do scientists use ice cores to study past climates?

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By analyzing the layers of ice, scientists can determine the composition of the atmosphere at different times.