Rock Strata/Fossil Test

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What are rock strata?

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Stacked up layers of sedimentary rock.

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Where are the youngest rock layers found?

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At the top.

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What is the purpose of radioactive dating in geology?

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To determine the absolute age of rocks.

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What can fossils tell us about Earth's history?

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The types of organisms that existed in the past.

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What is stratigraphy?

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The study of rock layers and layering.

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What type of rock is primarily associated with rock strata?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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How do fossils form?

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Through processes like mineralization, where organic material is replaced by minerals.

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What is the fossil record?

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The history of life on Earth as documented by fossils.

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What does the term 'absolute age' refer to?

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The actual age of a rock or fossil, often determined by radioactive dating.