Practice problem

Approaches to Studying Evolution — Methods & Examples

You find a fossil. You know that the area experienced severe earthquakes, so it is hard to determine the correct age of the rock layers. You know that the usual index fossils are very rare in the area. You also know that the magnetic sediments in the area have all changed to point towards an electronics manufacturer nearby. What method could you use to determine the age of this fossil?

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Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

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