Index Fossils and Rock Correlation

Which fossil makes the best index fossil?

• Fossil 1
• Fossil 2
• Fossil 3
• None follow all of the rules

Layer B on side #1 (left) is a match to which layer on side #2 (right)?

• z

• y

• w

• there is no match

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Examine the image here. Hint: Use the slides to get a better view. Ferns appeared on Earth ____________ coral.

• before

• after

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Examine the image here. Hint: Use the slides to get a better view. Gastropods appeared on Earth ____________ ammonites.

• before

• after

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Examine the image here. Hint: Use the slides to get a better view. Trilobites appeared on Earth __________ gastropods

• before

• after

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Examine the image here. Hint: Use the slides to get a better view. Which organism(s) appeared after the trilobites

• Gastropod

• Trilobite

• Crinoid

• Coral

• Ammonite

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Examine the image here. Hint: Use the slides to get a better view. Which organism appeared last?

• Gastropod

• Trilobite

• Crinoid

• Fern

• Ammonite

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

How old do Paleontologists believe the Earth is?

• 2015 years old
• 3.6 billion years old
• 4.6 billion years old
• 4.6 million years old

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

_{Which rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest?}

• F
• E
• B
• A

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The best index fossils have which two traits?

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