FOSSIL RECORDS and INDEX FOSSILS

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Which rock layer contains the newest fossils? Options: F, E, B, C

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F

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

According to the law of superposition, where are the oldest fossils found?

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Near the bottom of the rock layers

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Front

The best index fossils have which two traits?

Back

widespread geographically, short lifespan

Front

Index fossils help determine relative age through correlating rock layers.

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True

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Front

Which of the following organisms formed last on Earth? Jellyfish, Shark, Lizards, Horses

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Horses

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Front

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

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True

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Front

What can be learned by using the fossil record? Options: When organisms changed or evolved, when organisms appeared on Earth, when organisms became extinct, All the above.

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All the above

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Front

According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest? Options: A, B, C

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A

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Front

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

Back

True

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Front

The best index fossils have which two traits?

Back

widespread geographically, short lifespan