Strata (dating fossils) Flashcards
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What is Strata?
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Strata is the sedimentary rock that is usually arranged in layers
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Why is stratigraphy important?
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It is important because it allows science to explain the various events that happened in Earth’s history
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What is a fossil?
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They are remains of plants and animals that are generally found in sedimentary rock.
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Why are fossils important?
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Fossils give us information about the different forms of life that have existed on Earth and they tell us about the major changes in the Earth’s history
