Fossils & Relative Age

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living organism from a long time ago.

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Who studies fossils?

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Paleontologists are scientists who study fossils.

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What type of rock do we usually find fossils in?

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Fossils are usually found in sedimentary rock.

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What is the correct order of rock layers from oldest to youngest?

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The correct order is F, E, D, C, B, A.

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Which animal part is most likely to become a fossil?

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Bone is the animal part most likely to form a fossil.

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What is relative age?

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Relative age is the age of a rock or fossil compared to other rocks or fossils.

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What is the significance of sedimentary rock in fossil formation?

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Sedimentary rock forms in layers and can preserve fossils, making it important for studying past life.

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What does it mean if a fossil is found in a lower rock layer?

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If a fossil is found in a lower rock layer, it is generally older than fossils found in higher layers.

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What is the Law of Superposition?

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The Law of Superposition states that in undisturbed rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom.

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What is an example of a trace fossil?

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An example of a trace fossil is a footprint or a burrow.