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If a rock layer in Mexico and a rock layer in Australia contain the same index fossil what do you know about the absolute ages of the layers in both places?
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What must be true for a fossil organism to be useful as a index fossil?
The absolute age of the index fossil was determine by radioactive dating or another absolute method
How is the absolute age of the fossil different from the relative age?
Absolute age is the definite age of a fossil, while relative age is an estimated age according to the sediments and other fossils around the fossil.
What is the New Mexico connection to fossil fuels?
New Mexico is leading 6th in fossil fuel production.
Does a plant contain a fossil?
no
What is the best sign that glaciers once covered earth do rocks contain fossil?
yes rocks contain fossil.
What do Humans fossil contain?
fossils
Where was sarcosuchus fossil found?
In Australia.
Where are the other two fossil fuels found in Mexico?
Oil, coal and natural gas are the three main fossil fuels found in Mexico.
Is a fossil a relative or absolute time?
It depends. If you are comparing it to something then it is relative. But if your give it a specific age/year, then it is absolute. ex. Relative: The fossil is younger than the shale. Absolute: The fossils is 1000 years old. *note; even if the age is wrong it would still be classified as absolute time
Which fossil fuels are used in Australia?
Australia primarily relies on coal, natural gas, and oil as its main fossil fuels. Coal is the most abundant and heavily used fossil fuel in the country, followed by natural gas and oil. These fossil fuels are used for electricity generation, transportation, and industrial processes in Australia.
What is the state fossil of New Mexico?
The tacosaurus
When and where was the first fossil found?
1990 in mexico
