Index fossils are the remains of species that existed on earth for relatively short periods of time. t or f

The statement is true that Index fossils are the remains of species that existed on Earth for relatively short periods.

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Fossils are the preserved remains of the living organisms that have existed in the geological past of the Earth that includes bones, exoskeletons, shells, and remains of the animals. The branch of study that deals with the formation of fossils is known as Paleontology, that describes the significance and of its evolution. A specimen is considered to be fossil if it is around 10.000 years old. The oldest fossil found is estimated to be 3.48 billion years old. The authentic age of the fossil is estimated radiometric dating developed during the 20th century. The fossil generally stores the portion of the deceased portion of the organism like its DNA.

Index fossils are fossils of short vertical range and are characterized by rapid revolutionary trends. These fossils are limited to a particular zone and also to a particular geographical area.

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Grade: High School

Subject: Geography

Chapter:Fossils.

Keywords: Fossils, living, organisms, geological, bones, exoskeletons, shells, animals, Paleontology, Index fossils