What role do geologists play in understanding Earth's past?

Uncovering Earth's History Through Rock Layers

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They analyze rock formations and layers.
They study biological systems.
They focus on mapping the ocean floors.
They predict future geological events.
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What can the color of rock layers indicate about the environment?
Amount of sunlight
Level of oxygen present
Type of animals living at the time
Temperature of the environment
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How are sedimentary rocks formed?
By meteor impacts
Through extraction of minerals
Through erosion and sediment accumulation
From volcanic activity
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How do layers of rock serve as a timeline?
They show periods of drought.
They reflect asteroid impacts.
They indicate volcanic activity.
They record changes over millions of years.
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What role does oxygen play in the formation of rock layers?
It affects the size of the rocks.
It changes the chemical composition of rocks.
It determines the hardness of the rocks.
It influences the color of the rocks.
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What information do fossils provide about Earth's history?
Details on solar activity
Information on water composition
Evidence of past landscapes and life forms
Data on future geological shifts
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What does the presence of trilobite fossils in the Grand Canyon suggest?
It was once a dense forest.
It was covered in ice.
It was a vast mountain range.
It was once submerged under an ocean.
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