What type of fossils are of organisms that lived over a wide area for a fairly short period of time and are used to determine the age of the rock it is in?
- Correct Answer: index fossils
- reference fossils
- inventory fossils
- rate fossils
Explanation: Fossils are used to determine the ages of rock layers. Index fossils are the most useful for this. Index fossils are of organisms that lived over a wide area. They lived for a fairly short period of time. An index fossil allows a scientist to determine the age of the rock it is in.
More Random Questions
Q: According to Ashtanga Hridayam, which formulation is used for Vataja Shotha?
Ans: Rasnadi Kwatha
Ans: Rasnadi Kwatha
Q: A blood examination shows monocytosis with splenomegaly. Which condition is most likely?
Ans: Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
Ans: Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
Q: Which country has named the cyclone 'Dana'?
Ans: Qatar
Ans: Qatar
Q: In which state was 'Harela festival' celebrated?
Ans: Uttarakhand
Ans: Uttarakhand
Q: Which country has recorded a record $778 billion export in 2023-24?
Ans: India
Ans: India
Q: What is the name for groups of tens to hundreds of thousands of stars?
Ans: globular clusters
Ans: globular clusters
Q: What is the purpose of the control arm in a vehicle?
Ans: Connects suspension to chassis
Ans: Connects suspension to chassis
Q: A patient with borderline personality disorder presents with self-harm. Which therapeutic approach is evidence-based for long-term management?
Ans: Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Ans: Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Q: When is Bihar Diwas celebrated?
Ans: March 22
Ans: March 22
Q: Many species of rotifers exhibit haplodiploidy, which is a method of what?
Ans: respiration
Ans: respiration
Q: In rasasamsarjanakrama, which combination of rasa should be given, after giving a combination of Amla and lavana rasa ahara?
Ans: Tiktha, swadu
Ans: Tiktha, swadu
Q: On May 6, 2024, which country issued a new Rs. 100 note depicting Indian regions?
Ans: Nepal
Ans: Nepal
Q: Which barrage regulates the Ganga’s flow in Bihar?
Ans: Farakka Barrage
Ans: Farakka Barrage
Q: What was a significant market reaction to Trump’s policies in Feb 2025?
Ans: Increased stock prices
Ans: Increased stock prices
Q: The relative sizes of the atoms show several trends with regard to what visual method of organization?
Ans: periodic table
Ans: periodic table
