4th Grade Evidence from Rocks and Fossils

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Fossil evidence provides information about _____________.

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how the environment has changed over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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If a leaf fossil is found in a layer below a fish fossil, the fern is probably ____________ the fish.

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older than

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Which fossil is most likely the youngest fossil if a dinosaur fossil is found in the top layer and a tree bark fossil is found in the bottom layer?

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the dinosaur fossil

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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Fossils are _____________.

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mineralized remains or imprints of living things from the past preserved in sedimentary rock.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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What evidence supports the idea that Earth's surface has changed over time?

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Fossils have been found that give clues to what Earth's surface was like many years ago.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient living organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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What type of rock are fossils usually found in?

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Fossils are usually found in sedimentary rock.

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What can fossils tell us about past environments?

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Fossils can provide clues about the climate, geography, and ecosystems of the past.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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Fossilization is the process where organic material is replaced by minerals over time.

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What is relative dating in geology?

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Relative dating is a method used to determine the age of fossils by comparing their placement in layers of rock.

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