8.E.2.2 Rock Layers & Fossils Review

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What was the name of the supercontinent that existed 335 million years ago?

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Pangea

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In which type of rock are fossils most likely to be found?

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Sedimentary rock

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Where do geological intrusions occur?

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Under the ground's surface

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List the layers of rock in order from oldest to youngest: E, B, C, D, A.

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E, B, C, D, A

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What does the Law of Superposition state?

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Younger rocks lie above older rocks if the layers have not been disturbed.

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What type of scientist studies fossils?

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Paleontologist

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What is the primary characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

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They are formed from the accumulation of sediment and often contain fossils.

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What is relative dating in geology?

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Determining the age of rocks and fossils in relation to one another.

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What is an intrusion in geological terms?

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A body of igneous rock that has formed from magma that has cooled and solidified beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the significance of fossils in sedimentary rock?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life and can help date the rock layers.