What do the Ediacaran fauna represent, and why are they important?


The Ediacaran fauna represent the first multi-celled organisms found in the fossil record. They are important because they represent a transition faunal assemblage between generally life-poor Proterozoic and the Paleozoic with its sudden appearance of many life forms.

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A) sphere B) interface C) delineation D) geosphere

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What marks the submerged limit of rapid marine erosion?

a. Sea cliffs b. Wave-cut platforms c. Sea caves d. Blowholes e. Berms

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El NiƱo causes:

A) excess rain. B) decreased evaporation. C) increased strength of the trade winds. D) both B and C.

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The majority of Earth's crust is composed of ________ rock

A) igneous B) metamorphic C) sedimentary D) carbonate

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