Question

question 1 (5 points)
match each term on the right to the correct definition
column a

1. ____

the mineralized remains of organisms and the rock layers in which they are found.

1. ____

the sedimentary layers of rock in earth.

1. ____

the study of rock layers

1. ____

the preserved remains or trace of an organism
5.
the measurement to describe the timing and relationship of the events that have occurred throughout earths history
column b
a. fossil record
b. stratigraphy
c. rock strata
d. geologic time scale
e. fossil

Explanation:

1. For "The mineralized remains of organisms and the rock layers in which they are found", this matches the definition of "Fossil record" (a), as the fossil record includes fossils and their associated rock layers.
2. "The sedimentary layers of rock in Earth" is defined as "Rock strata" (c), since rock strata are the layers of sedimentary rock.
3. "The study of rock layers" corresponds to "Stratigraphy" (b), as stratigraphy is the study of rock layers (strata) and their relationships.
4. "The preserved remains or trace of an organism" is the definition of "Fossil" (e), as fossils are the preserved remains or traces of organisms.
5. "The measurement to describe the timing and relationship of the events that have occurred throughout Earth’s history" is "Geologic time scale" (d), as the geologic time scale organizes Earth's history by timing and event relationships.

Answer:

1. a. Fossil record
2. c. Rock strata
3. b. Stratigraphy
4. e. Fossil
5. d. Geologic time scale