Fossils and Index Fossils

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An organism that no longer exists on Earth is called

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Extinct

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Which statement is true about the fossil record? Options: It is a record of all living things, It shows how our climate has remained the same over time, It provides evidence for history of life on Earth, It does not support the theory of evolution

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It provides evidence for history of life on Earth

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Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?

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F

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The best index fossils have which two traits? Options: widespread geographically, long lifespan, widespread geographically, short lifespan, specific place, long lifespan, specific place, short lifespan

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widespread geographically, short lifespan

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One of the oldest organisms discovered is called a(n) _________.

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trilobite

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A hollow space in rock in the shape of an organism.

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Mold fossil

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These fossils show evidence of activity. Scientists use these fossils to study animal behaviors.

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Trace Fossil

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This fossil is made when mud or dirt fill in a mold fossil and create a 3-D version of an organism.

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Cast Fossil

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Which fossil is pictured? Options: Mold, Cast, Body, Trace

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Trace

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Fossils can be all of the following except.. remains, traces, imprints

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igneous rocks