Fossil Layers

Which layer shows the fossils that are the youngest?

• Layer F

• Layer C

• Layer B

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which layer shows a trace fossil?

• Layer D

• Layer F

• Layer B

Is this an image of a body fossil or trace fossil?

• Body

• Trace

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which layer shows the fossils that are the oldest?

• Layer F

• Layer C

• Layer B

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

How can you tell how old a fossil is?

• Match the color of the rock to the layers in the surrounding area.

• Hit to rock against another rock to see how hard it is.

• You can only tell by using technology

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What does the fossil record provide for us?

• Evidence that dinosaurs became extinct due to meteor explosions.

• Evidence that animals all once had fur.

• Evidence about the history of life on Earth.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What is a fossil?

• A stone found in the ocean that has formed over millions of years.

• Preserved remains or traces of living things.

• A rock that has a banded material.

Where do most fossils form?

• Near high elevation

• Only in areas where there is a lot of sand

• Near quiet water

Species that existed on Earth for a short length of time, were abundant, and inhabited many locations

• unconformity

• correlation

• index fossil

• fossil

Preserved remains or evidence of ancient living organisms

• index fossil

• fossil

• cast

• petrified

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1