Fossils and Rock Strata

Preserved parts or traces of animals and plants that lived in the past

• natural gas

• footprints

• photos

• fossils

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which rock layer most likely contains fossils of the most recently evolved organisms?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

The diagram shows fossils in different rock layers. Which of these statements about the age of these fossils is most likely correct?

• Fossil A and C are the same age

• Fossil B is older than fossil C

• Fossils A is older than fossil B

• Fossil D is older than fossil C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

If scientists found this fossil, what could they infer?

• what fish are like today

• that this fish lacked oxygen

• what kind of animal ate this fish

• that water once covered the area

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Only __________ rocks can contain visible fossils.

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Fossil

The group of rocks that will most likely contain fossils are the _______________ rocks.

• sedimentary

• igneous

• metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Why are rocky outcrops important for geologists?

• They provide a place to rest

• They contain valuable minerals

• They expose layers of rock that can be studied

• They are rare and beautiful

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of these lists the fossils from oldest to youngest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Layers of rock found one on top of the other are called

• straight lines

• stratigraphy

• strata

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which layer formed first?

• Rock Layer W

• Rock Layer X

• Rock Layer Y

• Rock Layer Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4