Vocabulary
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A _______________ is something that has lasted from a living thing that died long ago
Fossil
The Mesozoic Era was the age of what?
Dinosaurs
Volcanic Eruptions and Meteor impacts have what effect?
Dust and ash in the air
If a dinosaur has sharp teeth what did it possibly eat?
Meat, it was a carnivore
An ant in amber is what type of fossil?
Mold
Cast
Trace
True Form
True Form
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The youngest layers are at the ____________
The __________ layers are at the __________
The youngest layers are at the top
The oldest layers are at the bottom
What was the age of fishes called?
Paleozoic Era
If the effect is flooding what is the cause?
Too much rain
Name a type of dinosaur (can't be a T-rex)
Foot prints in mud is what type of fossil
Mold
Cast
Trace
True Form
Trace
Scientists use fossils they find in _______ to help figure out the relative ______ of rock layers
rocks, age
Precambrian time was significant why?
It was the 1st life on Earth
What is the result of no rain?
Plants and animals die
What type of teeth would a dinosaur have if it ate plants and fruit?
Flat, rounded
Seashells made out of cement are what type of fossil
Mold
Cast
Trace
True Form
Cast
Who are the scientists who study fossils called?
Paleontologists
What is the result of a meteor impact?
Lack of sunlight causes plants to die
A footprint that was carved out and saved for later use is what type of fossil
Mold
Cast
True Form
Trace
Mold
What is an energy-rich resource formed from buried remains called?
Fossil Fuels