Fossils Often Provide Valuable Information About Climatic Conditions of the Geologic

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Essay

Fossils often provide valuable information about climatic conditions of the geologic past. How else might a geologist infer ancient climatic conditions using sedimentary rocks? (Hint: Think in terms of the conditions necessary to form certain rocks and also features/structures found in sedimentary rocks.)

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Definitions:

Sensory and Cognitive Function

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