Geologic Time Scale - Part 1

Geologic Time Scale

Part 1​

By Courtney Ziebarth

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Why are stromatolites important fossils?

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What is the significance of the Cambrian Explosion?

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Trilobites are Index Fossils - Why are they considered Index Fossils?

(Hint - Video helps you out!!)

Draw

Geologic Time Matching - Draw a line

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What is the significance of the Tiktaalik fossil?

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What happened during the Carboniferous time period to allow the insects and arthropods to grow SO BIG to record breaking sizes? (Hint: Video helps!)

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What are synapsids?

Watch a few minutes of each of the 2 videos provided about Synapsids during the Permian Time Period. It is optional to view the whole video BUT it is interesting!! :) ​

Synapsids

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Stop Here​

You will resume this assignment tomorrow! ​