The Fossil Fern in This Photograph Probably Indicate That the Rock

question 31

Multiple Choice

The fossil fern in this photograph probably indicate that the rock was deposited:

• A) by the wind
• B) in the deep ocean
• C) in the shallow ocean
• D) on land

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Definitions:

Organic Molecules

Molecules that contain carbon and are typically found in living systems, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

Miller

A term often associated with the Miller-Urey experiment, which simulated early Earth conditions and demonstrated that organic compounds could be formed from inorganic substances.

Herbaceous Plants

Plants that do not have woody stems and typically die back to the ground level at the end of the growing season.

Woody Plants

Plants that produce wood as their structural tissue and typically have perennial growth.