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Where can you find the oldest fossils in sedimentary rock layers?
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∙ 11y ago
It would be found in the lower layers, rather that younger fossils which are found in the upper layers. ♥
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoin which layer of sedimentary rock would you expect to find the oldest fossils?explain.
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∙ 15y agoThe continental crust.
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∙ 13y agobedrock
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If you were looking for fossils in what types of rocks would you expect to find them?
Sedimentary rock layers.
Archaeologists tend to find fossils most often embedded in which type of rock?
Sedimentary rock layers
Do all rocks form fossils?
No, fossils are actually very difficult to find. The majority of fossils found are marine invertebrates. They are usually found in sedimentary rock. However, there is plenty of sedimentary rock that contains no fossils at all.
What clues or characteristics do you look for i n order to identify sedimentary rocks?
== == Sedimentary rocks may exhibit strata, or layering. Sandstones will have visible sand grains. Limestones will fizz when placed in vinegar. Fossils usually only appear in sedimentary rocks. A rock made of an assortment of other rocks is usually sedimentary.
How do scientists determine history by using fossils and sedimentary layers?
Geologists and paleontologists look for index fossils in rock strata. These index fossils appear only in rocks of a certain age. Finding them lets the scientist know the approximate age range of a rock formation. Layers of sedimentary rock will also aid the scientist is determining the climate from that age, of any volcanism that may have taken place, the lifeforms that existed, and even find evidence of catastrophic events such as asteroid collisions that may have led to extinction events.
What can you find within layers of sedimentary rock?
As sedimentary rock is deposited at over time, you can find fossils in it.
If you were looking for fossils in what types of rocks would you expect to find them?
Sedimentary rock layers.
What kind of rocks would you find fossils in and why?
Fossils are found in sedimentary rock because it is layers of sand, rock, and sediments, and the bones fall between the layers where the form into fossil's.
Archaeologists tend to find fossils most often embedded in which type of rock?
Sedimentary rock layers
Type of rock in which most fossils are found?
Sedimentary rock is where we look for fossils.
What rock type in which you might find fossils?
sedimentary rocks are what fossils are found in
Why is it rare to fine fossils in metamorphic rocks?
Fossils abound in sedimentary rock, you are in fact very likely to find them there.
The kind of rock that you are most likely to find in fossils?
Fossils are most likely to be found in sedimentary rock.
Would you find fossil in sedimentary rocks?
Yes, you can find fossils in sedimentary rocks.
Why are you more likely to find fossils in metomorphic then sedimentay?
You are most likely to find fossils in sedimentary rock.
Where can you find fossils in branford Connecticut?
in sedimentary rocks
What do paleontologist often find in sedimentary Rock?
fossils
