JH Earth Science- Index Fossils

Which of the following would NOT be a good trait for an index fossil?

• 1. It is difficult to miss when looking for fossils.

• It is found in only one place in the world.

• 1. It is found in only a small portion of geologic history.

• 1. It is difficult to miss when looking for fossils.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Two outcrops, each containing a different index fossil, can only be matched up if scientists also find a third outcrop containing _____.

• 1. neither of the index fossils

• both of the index fossils

• 1. neither of the index fossils

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

If Fossil A is found in a lower rock layer, and Fossil B is found in an upper rock layer, then Species A most likely _____.

• 1. existed more recently than Species B

• 1. evolved into Species B

• 1. evolved from Species B

• existed less recently than Species B

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What kind of dating can we establish with the principle of fossil succession?

• Dating that relies solely on the age of the Earth.
• Relative dating

• Absolute dating o

• Dating based on the chemical composition of rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

An index fossil represents a species that _____.

• existed for a long time and was limited geographically
• was abundant in a specific region for a short time
• existed for a short period and was widespread geographically
• was a dominant species throughout multiple eras

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1