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7th Grade 4.2.1 Quiz

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Question 1
1.

In an undisturbed rock formation, the rocks on the bottom are the oldest.

Question 2
2.

What term do scientists use to describe what happened at each of the marked points on the graph?

Question 3
3.

Using complete sentences, describe the difference between relative and absolute dating. Use your age as an example for each.

Question 4
4.
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molds and casts
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minerals replace the original tissues or fill in the tiny spaces in and between the cells
trace fossil
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heat and pressure preserved the remains of an organism and only a thin layer of carbon is left
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Question 5
5.

Which of the following is NOT a fossil?

Question 6
6.
When the last individual of a species dies, that species is considered _______ .
Question 7
7.

Change in a population over time is called _____.

Question 8
8.

Using a complete sentence, describe the relationship between fossil age and complexity and ancestry.

mineralization
made from an impression of an organism that has been filled with rock forming minerals
carbonization
provides evidence of the activities of ancient organisms
original material
mummification or freezing