Sedimentary Rock Layers and Fossils. Fault Near Parhump, Nevada April, 1978.

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Sedimentary Rock Layers and Fossils

Fault Near Parhump, Nevada April, 1978

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16Making imprints of objects in clay is most useful for learning about— A weathering B fossils C renewable resources D the rock cycle

29The rock column above shows the layers in a rock formation. The three diagrams above show the positions of fossils in different rock layers. According to this information, which fossil is the youngest? FG H J

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