index fossils

_{Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?}

• F
• E
• B
• C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

The best index fossils have which two traits?

• widespread geographically, long lifespan
• widespread geographically, short lifespan
• specific place, long lifespan
• specific place, short lifespan

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which rock layer most likely contains fossils of the most recently evolved organisms?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Does the picture represent relative or absolute dating?

• relative
• absolute

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is the best reason that fossil #4 is NOT a good index fossil?

• It is not widespread

• it is not short-lived (in numerous layers)

• It is in half of the outcrops

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What is the law that states why F is younger than G?

• law of uniformitarianism
• law of superposition
• law of cross-cutting
• law of Memorial Jags

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which of these laws will NOT help to determine if something is an index fossil?

• Easily recognizable
• Lives only a short period of time
• Should have many of the same fossils in many different layers of same outcrop
• It is widespread

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Of these, which would make the best index fossil?

• trilobite

• bird

• dinosaur

• fish

• plant

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1