Fossils

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of an organism that lived in the past.

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What does it mean if an organism is extinct?

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An organism is extinct if it no longer exists on Earth.

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What is the correct order of rock layers from oldest to youngest?

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The correct order is F, E, D, C, B, A.

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Where can the oldest rock layer be found?

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The oldest rock layer can be found at the bottom layer.

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Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?

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The rock layer that contains the newest fossils is Layer F.

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What is the significance of rock layers in understanding fossils?

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Rock layers help scientists determine the age of fossils and the order in which different organisms appeared.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is a type of rock that is formed by the accumulation of sediments, often containing fossils.

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How do fossils form?

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Fossils form when organisms are buried by sediment, which hardens over time and preserves their remains.

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What is a paleontologist?

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A paleontologist is a scientist who studies fossils to understand the history of life on Earth.

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What is the law of superposition?

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The law of superposition states that in undisturbed rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.