Problem 1: How are sedimentary rocks formed?
Problem 2: Why are fossils found in sedimentary rocks instead of other rock types? Why can't they be found in igneous or metamorphic?
Problem 3: How are radioactive isotopes used to determine the age of rock? Use the word half life in your answer. Explain how it works.
Problem 4: How can the Law of Superposition tell us how old one fossil is compared to another found in the same general area?
Problem 5: What are fossils?
Problem 6: What are index fossils? Give at least 2 characteristics of index fossils.
Problem 7: What Cenozoic fossils have been found in the region where you live? Name at least two and the location where they were found. Remember Cenozoic is the time period we are in right now. Be sure you cite your source.
Problem 8: What Mesozoic fossils have been found in the region where you live? Name at least two and the location where they were found. Be sure you cite your source.
Problem 9: Write a paragraph about the asteroid theory of dinosaur extinction. Be sure to include at least 2 pieces of evidence to support this idea--Make sure to use iridium as one piece of evidence & explain why it is so important.