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What differences can be found on fossils present in lower strata and upper strata of Earth's crust?
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How do you distinguish rock strata by geologic composition?
Sedimentary rock strata is distinguished by its particle size and composition (the minerals present in the rock), as well as the presence of index fossils.
Where are the earliest fossils found?
In undisturbed strata, the oldest fossils will be the deepest from the surface.
What is the position in which fossils and rocks are placed in strata?
sideways
Fossils found in the lowest geological strata are gerenally the most?
primitive
What are the types of rock that contain fossils?
sedimentary rocks
How do you distinguish rock strata by geologic composition?
Sedimentary rock strata is distinguished by its particle size and composition (the minerals present in the rock), as well as the presence of index fossils.
Where are the earliest fossils found?
In undisturbed strata, the oldest fossils will be the deepest from the surface.
What is the position in which fossils and rocks are placed in strata?
sideways
How many fossils can be found per strata?
Acording to Lineux's theroy its only 5.7 fossils.
Which conclusion may be made when comparing fossils found in previously undisturbed strata of sedimantary rock?
the fissils in the upper strata are younger than thos in the lower strata.
Why is Nicolas steno invention important to science?
Nicolas Steno is a Danish geologist and anatomist. He was the first to relive that the earths crust contains fossils and rock strata. In 1669 he made the discovery of quartz crystals from calligraphic.
Was there weed in dinosaur age?
Canabis sativa fossils are not known from mesozoic strata.
Fossils found in the lowest geological strata are gerenally the most?
primitive
How do you Think the scientists knew Thai iridium had first appeared at about the time the dinosaurus died out?
By knowing which strata it was found and the rate of the strata's being laid down. finding fossils in that same strata.
What are the types of rock that contain fossils?
sedimentary rocks
What is true about fossils in the same rock layer or strata?
Based on the Law of Superposition, the most recent fossils would be in the top strata, the oldest in the bottom.
Are fossils found in the lowest geological strata generally primitive?
Not necessarily primitive, but definitely older.
