Fossils & Geologic Time

What type of rock do fossils form in?

• Igneous
• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic
• Classic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Relative dating of rock layers tells us that the deeper we dig, _______.

• the younger the rocks get
• the smellier the rocks get
• the harder the rocks get
• the older the rocks get

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?

• A
• B
• C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

True or False: Evidence from the fossil record shows that species change gradually over time.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

According to the law of superposition, the oldest fossils are found

• At the top of the rock layers

• Near the bottom of the rock layers

• Somewhat near the surface

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

_{Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?}

• B

• C

• D

• E

• F

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

In which time period are we currently living?

• Precambrian Time

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

Dinosaurs, small mammals, and birds are found in this time period.

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

What are fossils that are abundant, easily recognizable, short lived, and widespread called?

• Preserved fossils

• Index fossils

• Imprints

• Radioactive dating

Preserved remains of plants and animals from the remote past are called?

• Sedimentary rocks

• Radioactive dating

• Decayed organisms

• Fossils

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2