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When there are fossils in rock layers which are considered the oldest?
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∙ 14y ago
the ones closest to the bottom
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In the grand canyon the oldest fossils are found?
in the lowest layers of rock
Where would the oldest fossils be found in the rock layers?
The furthest down of all top layers.
Where can you find the oldest fossils in sedimentary rock layers?
It would be found in the lower layers, rather that younger fossils which are found in the upper layers. ♥
How are fossils related to science?
because it has to do with layers of sedimentary rock; piles of rock get stacked upon fossils which means the bottom layer with the fossils is oldest since it was there 1st
In the Grand Canyons the oldest fossils are found where?
Fossils of armored fish, corals, shellfish, and snails have been found in the Grand Canyon.
Where are the oldest organisms located in the rock layer?
In the geological column , scientists have learned that rocks are stacked in layers. The oldest fossils are located in the deepest layers, a vertical timeline.
Dating technique involving compraring fossils in rock layers?
Relative dating-comparing fossils related to how old other fossils are in the same sample of rock. If the rock has been undisturbed, the oldest rock will be at the bottom, therefore, the oldest fossils will also be at the bottom. the youngest rock will be at the top, therefore, the youngest fossils will be at the top. Absolute Dating-When you can figure out through testing the exact age of the fossil
If the same types of fossils are found in two separate rock layer its likely that the two rock layers?
If the same types of fossils are found in two separate rock layers, it's likely that the two rock layers ____.
If the same types of fossils are found in two separate rock layer's it's likely that the two rock layers?
If the same types of fossils are found in two separate rock layers, it's likely that the two rock layers ____.
If the same types of fossils are found in two separate rock layers it's likely that the two rock layers form?
If the same types of fossils are found in two separate rock layers, it is likely that the two rock layers are part of one continuous deposit.
If the same types of fossils are found in two separate rock layers it's likely that the two rock layers form what?
If the same types of fossils are found in two separate rock layers, it is likely that the two rock layers are part of one continuous deposit.
Why are index fossils useful for figure out the age of a set of disturbed rock layers?
index fossils are useful for figuring out the age of a set of disturbed rock layers by index fossils are used to determine when rock layers were formed so if they were used to figure out the age of a set of disturbed rock layers than they can also figure out when they were formed .
