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Which would be most likely to be rich in fossils eroding hillsides deserts polar ice caps or bed of former shallow sea?
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What is fossil rich limestone?
Fossil rich limestone is limestone with various sea creature fossils in it such as shells. It is organic and fine grained. It is sedimentary... Yea that's it :P
Why aren't the fossils in the Burgess Shale not arranged in an orderly way?
The Burgess Shale fossils are a group of shallow water living creatures which found themselves in an underwater avalanche. The avalanche deposited them in deep water which was probably anoxic, (no oxygen), and this would have killed them in whatever position the avalanche left them.
What information lead scientists that shallow seas covered much of the earth during the paleozoic era?
finding inland fossils of sea creatures in sedimentary rock. very far inland like idaho
What is a small shallow dish called?
a small, shallow dish
Suggest how you might use the collection method in a shallow stream?
suggest how you might use collection method in a shallow stream
What type of water are fossils mostly found in?
Fossils are not found in water, but rather in the sediment deposits which includes the bottom of a body of water. Fossils are especially prevalent in shallow marine environments where they may become well preserved.
Where is a fossil found?
Fossils can be found almost anywhere where the rocks are old enough and conditions in their deposition were right. Generally fossils are found in sedimentary rocks, often where there used to be lakes or shallow seas.
How does the climate affect fossils?
Fossils are great indicators of past climate. For example, coral reefs today form only in shallow, warm water between approximately 30 degrees North and 30 degrees South latitudes. When a rock containing fossil coral is found, it can be assumed that the particular area was once an area of shallow warm water.
What do most fossils form in?
Most fossils form in Sedimentary Rock.
Why do hillsides tend to have shallow soil?
When the soil becomes thick on the hillside, rain water tends to wash it down the hill. The soil then accumulates in the river valleys and help to form the delta at the mouth of major rivers.
How do geologists know that shallow seas once covered the central part on North America?
Because of the types of seashells and other fossils found there.
An observer discovers shallow-water marine fossils in rock strata at an elevation of 5000 meters. What is the best explanation for this observation?
crustal uplift has occurred in this area.
What is fossil rich limestone?
Fossil rich limestone is limestone with various sea creature fossils in it such as shells. It is organic and fine grained. It is sedimentary... Yea that's it :P
Where would you find an oasis?
Yes, an oasis is a 'water hole' in the desert. It is generally a place where ground water is at a shallow depth and has reached the surface as a spring.
Why aren't the fossils in the Burgess Shale not arranged in an orderly way?
The Burgess Shale fossils are a group of shallow water living creatures which found themselves in an underwater avalanche. The avalanche deposited them in deep water which was probably anoxic, (no oxygen), and this would have killed them in whatever position the avalanche left them.
Why is more salt found in deserts?
The desert could be all that remains of an ancient shallow sea. As the land rose, or the sea receded, the sea water evaporated leaving salt amongst the grains of sand. As deserts don't usually have high rainfall, the salt grains won't be leached away.
Where are fossils mostly preserved?
Most fossils are found in sedimentary rock, which is the most common type of rock on Earth. Sedimentary rocks form when particles of sediment are deposited by water or wind, and then hardened over time.
