Fossils

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What is the method by which the order of events or age of rocks is determined by examining the position of rocks in a layer?

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Relative dating.

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How do you correctly sequence the layers of rocks from oldest to youngest?

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C, E, D, B, A.

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What is produced when sediments fill in a cavity made when an object decayed?

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Cast.

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What is a cavity in a rock made when an organism decayed called?

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Mold.

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What principle states that in a sequence of undisturbed rocks, the oldest rocks are on the bottom and the rocks become progressively younger toward the top?

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Superposition.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What is the difference between a cast and a mold in fossil formation?

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A mold is a cavity left in the rock, while a cast is a replica formed when the mold is filled with sediment.

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What is absolute dating?

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Absolute dating is a method used to determine the exact age of a rock or fossil using techniques like radiometric dating.

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What is the significance of the Law of Superposition in geology?

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It helps geologists determine the relative ages of sedimentary rock layers.

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What are original remains in the context of fossils?

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Original remains are the actual preserved parts of an organism, such as bones or soft tissues.