Geologic Evidence

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Paleontologists have found several fossils of palm like trees in cold, dry climates of Antarctica. What is the best conclusion that could be made about the discoveries of these type of fossils?

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The climate in different areas on Earth have changed over time

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Environments have changed over millions of years. Which of these would be best for a scientist to study when investigating these environmental changes? Options: volcanic deposits, weather forecasts, fossil records, ocean currents

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fossil records

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The discovery of fossilized coral reefs on land is evidence that

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the sea level has changed over time

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A scientist says that layers Y and M are the same age. How does he know this?

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They have the same type of fossil.

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Imprints of the shells of ocean clams are often found in the rocks of the Appalachian Mountains. What do these imprint fossils most likely indicate?

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These mountains were once under the ocean.

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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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Fossil D is older than fossil C

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In what order were these layers of rock deposited over time? A, B, C, D, E; C, B, A, D, E; C, D, B, A, E; D, C, B, A, E

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C, B, A, D, E

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What type of fossil is formed when water and minerals soak into buried remains in sediment, replacing the remains and crystalizing them changing them into rock?

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Which statement would correctly describe the relative ages of these fossils? Options: The trilobites are younger than the dinosaurs, The trilobites are older than the early horses, The early horses are older than the dinosaurs, The armored fish are younger than the early horses

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The trilobites are older than the early horses

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In an undisturbed sedimentary rock layer, which layer would be the oldest? A, C, D, E

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E