dinosaurs and fossils!

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What is the K-T boundary?

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The K-T boundary is a thin layer of dark clay that marks the end of the Cretaceous period and is associated with the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are remains of ancient life that are usually buried in rock.

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Which layer of rock is considered the oldest?

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Layer A is considered the oldest.

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Where is the Chicxulub crater located?

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The Chicxulub crater is located in Mexico and is thought to have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.

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In what type of rock are fossils typically found?

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Fossils are typically found in sedimentary rock.

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What is a dinosaur?

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Dinosaurs are a diverse group of reptiles that lived during the Mesozoic era, known for their size and variety.

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What is the significance of the Chicxulub crater?

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The Chicxulub crater is significant because it is believed to be the impact site of an asteroid that contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the accumulation of sediments, often containing fossils.

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What does the term 'extinction' mean?

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Extinction refers to the end of an organism or a group of organisms, meaning they no longer exist.

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What is paleontology?

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Paleontology is the scientific study of the history of life on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils.