the oldest fossils can be found the deepest in the ground. in other words, the deeper the fossil, the older it is (unless something has happened to the ground, such as an earthquake etc.)
The oldest fossils in the Grand Canyon are found in the layers of sedimentary rock near the bottom of the canyon, dating back around 1.2 billion years ago. These fossils provide insights into early life forms and the geological history of the region.
Maybe. It depends on what kind of rock it is. If its a sedimentary rock and it's pretty old, then it will probably have some fossils in it. If its igneous the chances are not very likely i'd say.
no, fossils are found only in sedimentary rock.
They are known as fossils.
Igneous rocks.
in the lowest layers of rock
The oldest fossils are typically found in the deepest sedimentary rock layers, which are located at the bottom of a rock formation. This principle is known as the law of superposition in geology, where older rock layers are found beneath younger ones.
The furthest down of all top layers.
The oldest fossils in the Grand Canyon are found in the layers of sedimentary rock near the bottom of the canyon, dating back around 1.2 billion years ago. These fossils provide insights into early life forms and the geological history of the region.
because over time the earth bilds up covering the rock
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
the ones closest to the bottom
Maybe. It depends on what kind of rock it is. If its a sedimentary rock and it's pretty old, then it will probably have some fossils in it. If its igneous the chances are not very likely i'd say.
Fossils
no, fossils are found only in sedimentary rock.
The principle is known as the Law of Superposition. It states that in undisturbed layers of sedimentary rock, the oldest rocks are found at the bottom and the youngest rocks are found at the top. This principle helps geologists determine the relative ages of rock layers and the fossils they contain.
The most marine fossils are found in sedimentary rock