Fossil Records and Index Fossils

_{Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?}

• F
• E
• B
• C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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
• In the middle of the rock layers
• Somewhat near the surface

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The best index fossils have which two traits?

• widespread geographically, long lifespan
• widespread geographically, geologically short-lived

• specific place, long lifespan
• specific place, short lifespan

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Index fossils help determine relative age through correlating rock layers.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which of the following organisms formed last on Earth?

• Jellyfish
• Shark
• Lizards
• Horses

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

To be considered an index fossil, it had to have lived for a relatively short period of time.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of the following can be learned by using the fossil record?

• When organisms changed or evolved

• when organisms appeared on Earth

• when organisms became extinct

• All the above

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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

• A
• B
• C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

To be considered an index fossil, it had to have lived for a relatively short period of time.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which fossil makes the best index fossil?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1