Stratigraphic Column and Dinosaur Fossils Flashcards
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Q: How do geologists and paleontologists represent rock layers?
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A: Using a stratigraphic column, where older layers are at the bottom and younger layers at the top.
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Q: What symbols represent rock types in stratigraphic diagrams?
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A:
Dots: Sandstone.
Dashes: Shales.
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Q: Are all dinosaur fossils found in the same rock formations?
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A: No, specific species are often limited to particular formations or parts of a formation.
