6 Questions
What are index fossils used for?
Determining the relative age of other fossils
How do scientists match rock layers of the same age from different locations?
By studying key beds
Which type of fossils are easily fossilized, lived in many places on Earth, and are always found in the same layer of rock?
Index fossils
What is constantly moving and changing, causing the formation of faults?
Earth's crust
What do scientists do to figure out possible causes of mass extinctions of a species?
Study key bed layers all over Earth
What do fossils help scientists know about plants that grew in an area millions of years ago?
The type of plants
Discover the fascinating world of fossils and how they provide valuable insights into the past with this quiz. Learn how certain fossils can indicate the types of plants that existed millions of years ago and how index fossils help scientists determine relative ages of other fossils. Explore the different types of fossils found on land and in between layers of land animals. Test your knowledge and uncover the secrets of our ancient Earth!
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