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Name Date Nov 30,2023

Analyzing the Fossil Record


Fossils are the preserved remains or
9 Sedimentary Rock Layers
traces of plants and animals that were Fossil Key
8
once living. The millions of fossils that
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A B
scientists have collected make up the
fossil record. 6

Paleontology is the study of life C D


throughout Earth’s history. Paleontologists
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study the fossil record to learn about how
E F
living organisms have changed over time.
The fossil record can help scientists piece 4
together information about Earth’s past
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and the history of life on Earth.
Look at the diagram of sedimentary rock
layers. Learn more about the fossil record 2
by answering the questions below.
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1 the oldest is on the bottom and the newest is on
1. Which rock layer is the oldest? How do you know?
the top

2. Which rock layer is the youngest? How do you know? 9 the youngest the top is the fresh
and it is

3. Which fossil appears to have lived on Earth for the longest amount of time? Why do you think so?
F because it is on 1 witch is the oldest

4. Which fossil appears to have lived on Earth for the shortest amount of time? Why do you think so?
A because it is on 9 witch is the oldest

5. A mass extinction is a widespread and rapid decrease in the number and variety of species on Earth.
What evidence could scientists look for in rock layers around the world to identify mass extinction events
throughout Earth's history? they found fossil to see what was alive and all about
it

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