Fossils and Geologic Time Scale

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What is the fossil record?
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The fossil record is a collection of fossils that provides evidence for the history of life on Earth.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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What does the law of superposition state?
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The law of superposition states that in undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, younger rock layers are on top of older rock layers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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What is relative age dating?
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Relative age dating is determining the age of an object in relation to another object, such as saying you are older than your sister.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are fossils?
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Fossils are preserved remains or traces of plants and animals from the remote past.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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What is absolute age dating?
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Absolute age dating is a method used to determine the actual age of a rock or fossil, often using radioactive dating.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-6
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of rocks are fossils typically found in?
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Fossils are typically found in sedimentary rocks.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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What is the significance of the fossil record in understanding evolution?
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The fossil record provides evidence that supports the theory of evolution by showing changes in species over time.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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