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If you were looking for fossils in what types of rocks would you expect to find them?
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Sedimentary rock layers.
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What types of rocks contain fossils?
Igneous rocks and most metamorphic rocks, of an igneous origin.
What evidence did Alfred wegener have to support his theory of the continental drift?
he had 1.fossils 2.glacial indentations 3.different types of rocks
What is the difference between the two types of igneous rocks?
Extrusive igneous rocks form from magma that erupted onto the surface as lava, where it cooled quickly. On the other hand, intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cooled slowly, deep underground.Obsidian has tiny crystalsGranite has large crystalsIgneous rocks do not contain any fossils. This is because any fossils in the original rock will have melted when the rock melted to form magma.
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.
Name the three types of rocks?
There are three types of rocks: 1)Igneous Rocks 2)Sedimentary Rocks 3)Metamorphic Rocks
Are fossils abundant in all types of rocks?
no they are not. If you go outside and look around and look at all types of rocks you will probably not find a fossil. Fossils are rarely found.
What types of rocks are fossils most likely to be found?
fish fossils and little animal fossils and also shells
What types of rocks contain fossils?
Igneous rocks and most metamorphic rocks, of an igneous origin.
Which type of rock is where fossils are found?
They are mostly found in Sedimentary Rocks
What fossils are most useful for correlation tend to be?
Fossils that are the most useful for correlation tend to be found in various types of rocks, are widespread, and easy to recognize. One rock type where fossils are found is sedimentary rocks.
What are the types of rock that contain fossils?
sedimentary rocks
What types of stones are most likely to contain fossils?
There are three basic types of rock; sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Igneous rocks are formed by volcanic action and don't contain fossils. Sedimentary rocks are formed, usually under water, by eroded material accumulating. Metamorphic rocks are formed when sedimentary rocks are changed by heating and/or pressure. From this, you can see that sedimentary rocks are the most likely to contain fossils, although metamorphic rocks also can contain fossils. Any sedimentary rock can contain fossils, but some make fossil hunting easier. Shales and mudstones are particularly good; chalk is pretty much entirely made of fossils - it's formed of skeletons of small organisms, but its difficult to see the individual fossils.
Which type of rock records the history of life on earth?
There are two types of rocks that record the history of life on Earth. These rocks include fossils and geodes.
What is a scientist called who studies rocks and fossils?
Strictly speaking these are two differing types of scientists. Petrologists study rocks and paleontologists study fossils. However both these disciplines are covered in the broader training of a geologist.
Geological time is divided into units based upon types of what?
it's based on the types of fossils and rocks
What are the difference types of fossils?
Mold fossils- an empty space is left when an organism is buried in sedimentary and it decays.Cast fossils- Minerals in rocks fill space left by a decayed organism.(replica)Trace fossils- Markings left by an animal. (footprints, trail, or burrow)Petrified fossils- Minerals penetrate and replace all or part of an organism.Imprint fossils
What evidence did Alfred wegener have to support his theory of the continental drift?
he had 1.fossils 2.glacial indentations 3.different types of rocks
