Geologic Time

Geologic Time

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Other Sciences

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Geologic Time Scale is a record of what?

Back

the known history of rocks and fossils

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following statements about the fossil record is true? Options: all organisms become fossils, organisms having soft body parts make up most of the fossils, all organisms that have shells become fossils, the fossil record is incomplete

Back

the fossil record is incomplete

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?

Back

The relative age of rock layers

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A scientist who studies fossils is called a what?

Back

Paleontologist

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How old do Paleontologists believe the Earth is?

Back

4.6 billion years old

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A bug stuck in amber is an example of what type of fossil?

Back

preserved remains

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of rock do fossils form in? Options: Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Classic

Back

Sedimentary

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