Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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1. What are the 3 things that must happen in order for a plant or an animal to become a fossil? 2. What is the most common type of fossil? 3. Classify the following types of fossils as either being trace fossils or original remains a. The bone of an ancient mammal fossilized in tar. b. The footprint of an ancient bird left behind in the mud C. The fossilized shell of an ancient clam 4. During which geologic era was there a supercontinent called Pangea? 5. What was the first life/fossil found on Earth called? (according to science) 6. A dinosaur bone would be an index fossil for which geologic era? 7. Mammals became most abundant during which geologic era? T
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Transcribed Image Text:1. What are the 3 things that must happen in order for a plant or an animal to become a fossil? 2. What is the most common type of fossil? 3. Classify the following types of fossils as either being trace fossils or original remains a. The bone of an ancient mammal fossilized in tar. b. The footprint of an ancient bird left behind in the mud C. The fossilized shell of an ancient clam 4. During which geologic era was there a supercontinent called Pangea? 5. What was the first life/fossil found on Earth called? (according to science) 6. A dinosaur bone would be an index fossil for which geologic era? 7. Mammals became most abundant during which geologic era? T
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