This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of

rock that has a half-life of 84 million rock that has a half-life of 179 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 2 grams of the was found that there is 12.5% of the
original material and 126 grams of decay original material left. 87% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

3.4 Trilobite 1.1 Hunanolenus genalatus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 100 million rock that has a half-life of 262 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 3 grams of the was found that there is 25% of the
original material and 93 grams of decay original material left. 75% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

4.1 Discoceras nautiloid (cephalopod) 2.2 Trilobite

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 167 million rock that has a half-life of 127 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 12.5% of the was found that there is 6.25% of the
original material left. 87% is the decay original material left. 93.75% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

4.2 Ogygiocaris sarsi 3.3 Cambropallas telesto

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 93 million rock that has a half-life of 125 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 3.125% of the was found to contain 3 grams of the
original material left. 96.875% is the original material and 45 grams of decay
decay product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

5.3 Gabriceraurus hirsuitus 4.3 Trilobite

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 233 million rock that has a half-life of 232 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 45 grams of the was found that there is 25% of the
original material and 135 grams of decay original material left. 75% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

5.4 Protaster whiteavesianus 5.1 Sea star

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 111 million rock that has a half-life of 94 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 6.25% of the was found to contain 4 grams of the
original material left. 93.75% is the decay original material and 124 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

6.1 Discoceras nautiloid (cephalopod) 5.2 Lituites hunanense (nautiloid cephalopod)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 111 million rock that has a half-life of 89 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 6.25% of the was found to contain 8 grams of the
original material left. 93.75% is the decay original material and 240 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

6.5 Thaleops ovata 6.2 Isotelus mafritzae

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 87 million rock that has a half-life of 221 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 6 grams of the was found that there is 25% of the
original material and 186 grams of decay original material left. 75% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

7.1 Eurypterus remipes 6.3 Ogygiocaris sarsi

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 144 million rock that has a half-life of 74 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 12.5% of the was found to contain 5 grams of the
original material left. 87.5% is the decay original material and 315 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

7.2 Platyostoma (snail) 6.4 Protaster whiteavesianus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 85 million rock that has a half-life of 84 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 3.125% of the was found to contain 10 grams of the
original material left. 96.875% is the original material and 310 grams of decay
decay product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

8.4 Calymene niangarensis 8.1 Dalmanites limulurus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 106 million rock that has a half-life of 105 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 14 grams of the was found that there is 6.25% of the
original material and 210 grams of decay original material left. 93.75% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

8.5 Lyriocrinus mellisa 8.2 Platyostoma (snail)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 136 million rock that has a half-life of 70 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 12.5% of the was found to contain 4 grams of the
original material left. 87.5% is the decay original material and 244 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

9.1 Eoactis stachi 8.3 Eurypterus remipes

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 102 million rock that has a half-life of 68 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 9 grams of the was found to contain 3 grams of the
original material and 135 grams of decay original material and 189 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

9.5 Platyostoma (snail) 9.2 Eurypterus remipes

This fossil was found close to a layer of

This fossil was found close to a layer of rock that has a half-life of 204 million
rock that has a half-life of 136 million years. When the rock was analyzed, it
years. When the rock was analyzed, it was found that there is 25% of the
was found that there is 12.5% of the original material left. 75% is the decay
original material left. 87.5% is the decay product.
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

9.6 Athyris spiriferoides 9.3Eurypterus remipes

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 79 million rock that has a half-life of 102 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 11 grams of the was found to contain 13 grams of the
original material and 341 grams of decay original material and 195 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

10.1 Gyrolepidodus schmitti (fish) 9.4 Macrostylocrinus ornatus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 100 million rock that has a half-life of 56 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 16 grams of the was found to contain 2 grams of the
original material and 232 grams of decay original material and 246 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

10.5 Altrypa spinosa 10.2 Reedops deckeri

This fossil was found close to a layer of

This fossil was found close to a layer of rock that has a half-life of 98 million
rock that has a half-life of 79 million years. When the rock was analyzed, it
years. When the rock was analyzed, it was found that there is 6.25% of the
was found that there is 3.125% of the original material left. 93.75% is the decay
original material left. 96.875% is the product.
decay product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

10.6 Euomphalus 10.3 Odontochile formosa

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 95 million rock that has a half-life of 79 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 12 grams of the was found to contain 7 grams of the
original material and 180 grams of decay original material and 217 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

11.1 Arthroacantha punctobrachiata 10.4 Eurypterus remipes

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 128 million rock that has a half-life of 55 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 40 grams of the was found to contain 2 grams of the
original material and 280 grams of decay original material and 246 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

11.5 Osteolepis 11.2 Cheirolepis

This fossil was found close to a layer of

This fossil was found close to a layer of rock that has a half-life of 193 million
rock that has a half-life of 129 million years. When the rock was analyzed, it
years. When the rock was analyzed, it was found that there is 25% of the
was found that there is 12.5% of the original material left. 75% is the decay
original material left. 87.5% is the decay product.
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

11.6 Altrypa spinosa 11.3 Odontocephalus aegeria

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 96 million rock that has a half-life of 128 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 22 grams of the was found to contain 26 grams of the
original material and 330 grams of decay original material and 182 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

11.7 Mucrospirifer 11.4 Snail

 This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 91 million rock that has a half-life of 121 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 20 grams of the was found to contain 32 grams of the
original material and 300 grams of decay original material and 216 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

12.4 Eusthenopteron (Lobe-fined fish) 12.1 Archaeopteris

This fossil was found close to a layer of

This fossil was found close to a layer of rock that has a half-life of 73 million
rock that has a half-life of 91 million years. When the rock was analyzed, it
years. When the rock was analyzed, it was found that there is 3.125% of the
was found that there is 6.25% of the original material left. 96.875% is the
original material left. 93.75% is the decay decay product.
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

12.5 Eusthenopteron foordii 12.2 Archaeopteris

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 61 million rock that has a half-life of 122 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 3 grams of the was found to contain 28 grams of the
original material and 189 grams of decay original material and 196 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

12.6 Psychpyge 12.3 Altrypa spinosa

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 117 million rock that has a half-life of 61 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 18 grams of the was found to contain 5 grams of the
original material and 126 grams of decay original material and 315 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

13.3 Australosutura gardneri 12.7 Lungfish

This fossil was found close to a layer of

This fossil was found close to a layer of rock that has a half-life of 355 million
rock that has a half-life of 88 million years. When the rock was analyzed, it
years. When the rock was analyzed, it was found that there is 50% of the
was found that there is 6.25% of the original material left. 50% is the decay
original material left. 93.75% is the decay product.
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

13.4 Amphibian 13.1 Neuropteris (Plant)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 108 million rock that has a half-life of 71 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 44 grams of the was found to contain 7 grams of the
original material and 308 grams of decay original material and 217 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

14.1 Equisteum 13.2 Sea Lillie

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 41 million rock that has a half-life of 46 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 1 gram of the was found to contain 2.5 grams of the
original material and 247 grams of decay original material and 317.5 grams of
product. decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

14.5 Amphibian 14.2 Sea Lillie

This fossil was found close to a layer of

This fossil was found close to a layer of rock that has a half-life of 83 million
rock that has a half-life of 65 million years. When the rock was analyzed, it
years. When the rock was analyzed, it was found that there is 6.25% of the
was found that there is 3.125% of the original material left. 93.75% is the decay
original material left. 96.875% is the product.
decay product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

14.6 Insect Wing 14.3 Neuropteris

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 59 million rock that has a half-life of 81 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 4.5 grams of the was found to contain 12 grams of the
original material and 139.5 grams of original material and 180 grams of decay
decay product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

15.1 Alethopteris serli 14.4 Neuropteris

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 37 million rock that has a half-life of 37 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 1.25 grams of the was found to contain 1 grams of the
original material and 318.75 grams of original material and 247 grams of decay
decay product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

15.5 Equisteum 15.2 carleaf

This fossil was found close to a layer of

This fossil was found close to a layer of rock that has a half-life of 60 million
rock that has a half-life of 99million years. When the rock was analyzed, it
years. When the rock was analyzed, it was found that there is 3.125% of the
was found that there is 12.5% of the original material left. 96.875% is the
original material left. 87.5% is the decay decay product.
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

15.6 Misthodotes obtusus 15.3 Dendrerpeton (Amphibian)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 147 million rock that has a half-life of 50 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 36 grams of the was found to contain 3 grams of the
original material and 108 grams of decay original material and 189 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

15.7 Neropteridium 15.4 Neuropteris

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 46 million rock that has a half-life of 57 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 5 grams of the was found to contain 11 grams of the
original material and 315 grams of decay original material and 341 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

16.4 Mesosaur 16.1 Aeduella blainvillei

This fossil was found close to a layer of

This fossil was found close to a layer of rock that has a half-life of 96 million
rock that has a half-life of 140 million years. When the rock was analyzed, it
years. When the rock was analyzed, it was found that there is 12.5% of the
was found that there is 25% of the original material left. 87.5% is the decay
original material left. 75% is the decay product.
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

16.5 Glossopteris browniana 16.2 Brachiosaurus Amphibian

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 57 million rock that has a half-life of 70 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 7 grams of the was found to contain 13 grams of the
original material and 217 grams of decay original material and 195 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

16.6 Primitive amphibian 16.3 Apateon pedestris

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 38 million rock that has a half-life of 56 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 2 grams of the was found to contain 10 grams of the
original material and 246 grams of decay original material and 310 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

17.2 Dimetrodon 16.7 Dimetrodon track

This fossil was found close to a layer of

This fossil was found close to a layer of rock that has a half-life of 69 million
rock that has a half-life of 53 million years. When the rock was analyzed, it
years. When the rock was analyzed, it was found that there is 6.25% of the
was found that there is 3.125% of the original material left. 93.75% is the decay
original material left. 96.875% is the product.
decay product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

17.3 Deltavjatia (amphibian) 16.8 Macroleter piesicus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 53 million rock that has a half-life of 66 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 6 grams of the was found to contain 14 grams of the
original material and 186 grams of decay original material and 210 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

17.4 Paleodectyoptera (Insect) 17.1 Mesosaurus brasiliensis

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 63 million rock that has a half-life of 88 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 9 grams of the was found to contain 26 grams of the
original material and 135 grams of decay original material and 182 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

18.2 Aquatic Reptile 17.5 Orthacanthus (Shark)

This fossil was found close to a layer of

This fossil was found close to a layer of rock that has a half-life of 88 million
rock that has a half-life of 128 million years. When the rock was analyzed, it
years. When the rock was analyzed, it was found that there is 12.5% of the
was found that there is 25% of the original material left. 87.5% is the decay
original material left. 75% is the decay product.
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

18.3 Fish 17.6 Procynosuchus (Mammal-like reptile)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 48 million rock that has a half-life of 43 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 11 grams of the was found to contain 4 grams of the
original material and 341 grams of decay original material and 244 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

19.1 Bauria 18.1 Aeduella blainvillei

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 55 million rock that has a half-life of 80 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 12 grams of the was found to contain 44 grams of the
original material and 180 grams of decay original material and 308 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

20.3 Diademodon (Cynodont) 19.2 diademodon (Mammal-like reptile)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 45 million rock that has a half-life of 57 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 3.125% of the was found that there is 6.25% of the
original material left. 96.875% is the original material left. 93.75% is the decay
decay product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

20.4 Pridammonoid 20.1 Pelecypod

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 56 million rock that has a half-life of 45 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 20 grams of the was found to contain 8 grams of the
original material and 300 grams of decay original material and 240 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

20.5 Exaeretodon.(Cynodont) 20.2 Trirachodon.(Mammal-like reptile)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 69 million rock that has a half-life of 45 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 24 grams of the was found to contain 7 grams of the
original material and 72 grams of decay original material and 217 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

21.1 Aquatic Reptile Skull 20.6 Bauria (Cynodont)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 105 million rock that has a half-life of 72 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 25% of the was found that there is 12.5% of the
original material left. 75% is the decay original material left. 87.5% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

21.2 Euparkeria capensis 20.7 Cephalopod

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 69 million rock that has a half-life of 72 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 40 grams of the was found to contain 18 grams of the
original material and 280 grams of decay original material and 126 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

21.3 Dinosaur Skull 20.8 Dieneroceras

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 69 million rock that has a half-life of 52 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 44 grams of the was found to contain 16 grams of the
original material and 308 grams of decay original material and 232 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

21.7 Scaphonyx sanjuanensis 21.4 Ussurites

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 42 million rock that has a half-life of 52 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 3.125% of the was found that there is 6.25% of the
original material left. 96.875% is the original material left. 93.75% is the decay
decay product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

21.8 Cyclotosaurus 21.5 Sharovipteryx

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 69 million rock that has a half-life of 35 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 26 grams of the was found to contain 3 grams of the
original material and 182 grams of decay original material and 189 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

21.9 Ischigualastia jenseni 21.6 Icarosaurus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 33 million rock that has a half-life of 39 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 5 grams of the was found to contain 4.5 grams of the
original material and 315 grams of decay original material and 139.5 grams of
product. decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

22.4 Shrimp 22.1 Spider

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 100 million rock that has a half-life of 66 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 25% of the was found that there is 12.5% of the
original material left. 75% is the decay original material left. 87.5% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

22.5 Semionotus capensis 22.2 Jurassic Fish

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 36 million rock that has a half-life of 40 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 7 grams of the was found to contain 11 grams of the
original material and 217 grams of decay original material and 341 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

23.1 Dragonfly 22.3 Prosauropod Dinosaur Skull

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 45 million rock that has a half-life of 25 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 13 grams of the was found to contain 1.5 grams of the
original material and 195 grams of decay original material and 190.5 grams of
product. decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

23.5 Pig 23.2 Cocoderma Fish

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 36 million rock that has a half-life of 44 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 3.125% of the was found that there is 6.25% of the
original material left. 96.875% is the original material left. 93.75% is the decay
decay product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

23.6 Pinecone 23.3 Cadoceras Ammonite

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 25 million rock that has a half-life of 30 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 2 grams of the was found to contain 5 grams of the
original material and 246 grams of decay original material and 315 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

23.7 Clypeus ploti 23.4 Kallirhynchia Obsoleta Sowerby

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 54 million rock that has a half-life of 36 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 28 grams of the was found to contain 4.5 grams of the
original material and 196 grams of decay original material and 139.5 grams of
product. decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

24.2 Winged Reptile 23.8 Solnhofen Crab

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 80 million rock that has a half-life of 63 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 25% of the was found that there is 12.5% of the
original material left. 75% is the decay original material left. 87.5% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

24.3 Mollusk 23.9 Parkinsonia Sp. (Mollusk)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 40 million rock that has a half-life of 40 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 22 grams of the was found to contain 13 grams of the
original material and 330 grams of decay original material and 195 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

24.4 Mollusk 24.1 Mollusk

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 39 million rock that has a half-life of 27 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 16 grams of the was found to contain 5 grams of the
original material and 232 grams of decay original material and 315 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

24.8 Leaf 24.5 Boar Jaw

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 39 million rock that has a half-life of 33 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 6,25% of the was found that there is 3.125% of the
original material left. 93.75% is the decay original material left. 96.875% is the
product. decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

24.9 Psittacosaurus 24.6 Arthropod

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 32 million rock that has a half-life of 31 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 6 grams of the was found to contain 7 grams of the
original material and 186 grams of decay original material and 217 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

24.10 Fish 24.7 Track

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 28 million rock that has a half-life of 55 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 11 grams of the was found to contain 26 grams of the
original material and 341 grams of decay original material and 182 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

25.2 Ammonite 24.11 Archaeopterix

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 71 million rock that has a half-life of 55 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 25% of the was found that there is 12.5% of the
original material left. 75% is the decay original material left. 87.5% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

25.3 Ammonite 24.12 Plant

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 33 million rock that has a half-life of 44 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 9 grams of the was found to contain 32 grams of the
original material and 135 grams of decay original material and 216 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

25.4 Archaeopterix 25.1 Reptile

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 20 million rock that has a half-life of 37 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 1.5 grams of the was found to contain 14 grams of the
original material and 190.5 grams of original material and 210 grams of decay
decay product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

25.8 Fish 25.5 Bird

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 36 million rock that has a half-life of 26 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 6,25% of the was found that there is 3.125% of the
original material left. 93.75% is the decay original material left. 96.875% is the
product. decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

25.9 Fish 25.6 Cephalopod

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 27 million rock that has a half-life of 47 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 10 grams of the was found to contain 18 grams of the
original material and 310 grams of decay original material and 126 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

25.10 Frog 25.7 Claw

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 34 million rock that has a half-life of 22 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 22 grams of the was found to contain 3 grams of the
original material and 330 grams of decay original material and 189 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

25.14 Gobiconodon (Mammal) 25.11 Mammal Skull

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 69 million rock that has a half-life of 49 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 25% of the was found that there is 12.5% of the
original material left. 75% is the decay original material left. 87.5% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

25.15 Mammal Skull 25.12 Mosquito

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 70 million rock that has a half-life of 34 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 64 grams of the was found to contain 20 grams of the
original material and 184 grams of decay original material and 300 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

25.16 Skull 25.13 Sea Urchin

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 34 million rock that has a half-life of 14 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 28 grams of the was found to contain 2 grams of the
original material and 196 grams of decay original material and 246 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

26.4 Liaoxitriton zhongjiani 26.1 Didelphidon Dinosaur Jaw

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 29 million rock that has a half-life of 23 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 6,25% of the was found that there is 3.125% of the
original material left. 93.75% is the decay original material left. 96.875% is the
product. decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

26.5 Eogaudryceras (Cephalopod) 26.2 Libonectus morgani (Reptile)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 36 million rock that has a half-life of 27 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 44 grams of the was found to contain 12 grams of the
original material and 308 grams of decay original material and 180 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

26.6 Pycnodon (Fish) 26.3 Vinctifer (Fish)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 18 million rock that has a half-life of 35 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 4 grams of the was found to contain 40 grams of the
original material and 244 grams of decay original material and 280 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

26.10 Fish and Shrimp 26.7 Cathayornis yandica (Bird)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 57 million rock that has a half-life of 35 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 25% of the was found that there is 12.5% of the
original material left. 75% is the decay original material left. 87.5% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

26.11 Confuciornis (Bird) 26.8 Manchurosuchus splendens (Lizard)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 35 million rock that has a half-life of 55 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 24 grams of the was found to contain 36 grams of the
original material and 72 grams of decay original material and 108 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

26.12 Psittacosaurus 26.9 Ammonite

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 23 million rock that has a half-life of 16 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 8 grams of the was found to contain 2.5 grams of the
original material and 240 grams of decay original material and 317.5 grams of
product. decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

26.16 Miridae (bug) 26.13 Flower

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 17 million rock that has a half-life of 22 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 6,25% of the was found that there is 3.125% of the
original material left. 93.75% is the decay original material left. 96.875% is the
product. decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

27.1 Triceratops 26.14 Leepierceia preartocarpoides

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 10 million rock that has a half-life of 34 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 1 grams of the was found to contain 26 grams of the
original material and 247 grams of decay original material and 182 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

27.2 Bactrosaurus johnsoni 26.15 Sinaaeshcnidia cancellosa

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 9 million years. rock that has a half-life of 13 million
When the rock was analyzed, it was years. When the rock was analyzed, it
found to contain 1 grams of the original was found to contain 4 grams of the
material and 247 grams of decay product. original material and 244 grams of decay
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

27.6 Talarurus 27.3 Kaiwhekea

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 35 million rock that has a half-life of 25 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 25% of the was found that there is 12.5% of the
original material left. 75% is the decay original material left. 87.5% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

27.7 Xiphactinus audax 27.4 Platecarpus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 10 million rock that has a half-life of 15 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 2 grams of the was found to contain 8 grams of the
original material and 246 grams of decay original material and 240 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

27.8 Tarbosaurus bataar 27.5 Shamosuchus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 19 million rock that has a half-life of 40 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 16 grams of the was found to contain 64 grams of the
original material and 232 grams of decay original material and 184 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

27.12 Kossmaticeras fairfield 27.9 Waipara mosa

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 13 million rock that has a half-life of 16 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 6,25% of the was found that there is 3.125% of the
original material left. 93.75% is the decay original material left. 96.875% is the
product. decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

28.1 Leaf 27.10 Spinorhonus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 20 million rock that has a half-life of 11 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 32 grams of the was found to contain 1.5 grams of the
original material and 216 grams of decay original material and 190.5 grams of
product. decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

28.2 Bird 27.11 Pteranodon

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 9 million years. rock that has a half-life of 15 million
When the rock was analyzed, it was years. When the rock was analyzed, it
found to contain 3 grams of the original was found to contain 12 grams of the
material and 189 grams of decay product. original material and 180 grams of decay
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

28.6 Eohiodon falcatus 28.3 Carcharocles auriculatus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 14 million rock that has a half-life of 12 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 6,25% of the was found that there is 3.125% of the
original material left. 93.75% is the decay original material left. 96.875% is the
product. decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

28.7 Turtle 28.4 Plants

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 11 million rock that has a half-life of 18 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 6 grams of the was found to contain 24 grams of the
original material and 186 grams of decay original material and 72 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

28.8 Eurotamandua 28.5 Fish

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 8 million years. rock that has a half-life of 11 million
When the rock was analyzed, it was years. When the rock was analyzed, it
found to contain 2.5 grams of the original was found to contain 10 grams of the
material and 317.5 grams of decay original material and 310 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

28.12 Jianghanicthys hubeiensis 28.9 Horse

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 25 million rock that has a half-life of 17 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 25% of the was found that there is 12.5% of the
original material left. 75% is the decay original material left. 87.5% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

28.13 Stingray 28.10 Osteichthyes knightia

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 9 million years. rock that has a half-life of 14 million
When the rock was analyzed, it was years. When the rock was analyzed, it
found to contain 5 grams of the original was found to contain 20 grams of the
material and 315 grams of decay product. original material and 300 grams of decay
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

28.14 Bat 28.11 Carinaranina schencki

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 20 million rock that has a half-life of 13 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 40 grams of the was found to contain 14 grams of the
original material and 280 grams of decay original material and 210 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

28.18 Horse 28.15 Paleopython

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 13 million rock that has a half-life of 10 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 6,25% of the was found that there is 3.125% of the
original material left. 93.75% is the decay original material left. 96.875% is the
product. decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

28.19 Saber-toothed Cat 28.16 Phareodus encaustus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 10 million rock that has a half-life of 19 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 7 grams of the was found to contain 28 grams of the
original material and 217 grams of decay original material and 196 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

28.20 Saber-toothed Cat 28.17 Fish

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 6 million years. rock that has a half-life of 9 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found to contain 11 grams of the original found to contain 44 grams of the original
material and 341 grams of decay product. material and 308 grams of decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

29.1 Diplomystus dentatus 29.4 Camelidae

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 20 million rock that has a half-life of 9 million years.
years. When the rock was analyzed, it When the rock was analyzed, it was
was found that there is 25% of the found that there is 12.5% of the original
original material left. 75% is the decay material left. 87.5% is the decay product.
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

29.2 Charcharocles megalodon 29.5 Heliobatis radians

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 9 million years. rock that has a half-life of 10 million
When the rock was analyzed, it was years. When the rock was analyzed, it
found to contain 22 grams of the original was found to contain 13 grams of the
material and 330 grams of decay product. original material and 195 grams of decay
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

29.3 Merychocherus occidentalis 29.6 Pulalius vulgaris

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 6 million years. rock that has a half-life of 10 million
When the rock was analyzed, it was years. When the rock was analyzed, it
found to contain 4.5 grams of the original was found to contain 18 grams of the
material and 139.5 grams of decay original material and 126 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

29.10 Mioplosus labracoides 29.7 Mammal

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 9 million years. rock that has a half-life of 17 million
When the rock was analyzed, it was years. When the rock was analyzed, it
found that there is 6,25% of the original was found that there is 3.125% of the
material left. 93.75% is the decay original material left. 96.875% is the
product. decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

29.11 Leptauchenia nitia 29.8 Jianghanicthys hubeiensis

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 10 million rock that has a half-life of 15 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 9 grams of the was found to contain 36 grams of the
original material and 135 grams of decay original material and 108 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

29.12 Eucrotaphus trigonocephalus 29.9 River turtle

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 5 million years. rock that has a half-life of 5 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found to contain 1 grams of the original found to contain 4 grams of the original
material and 247 grams of decay product. material and 244 grams of decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

29.16 Amphiplaga brachyptera 29.13 Chrysemys sp. (Turtles)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 16 million rock that has a half-life of 10 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 25% of the was found that there is 12.5% of the
original material left. 75% is the decay original material left. 87.5% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

29.17 Pillbug in amber 29.14 Macginitiea wyomingensis

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 5 million years. rock that has a half-life of 8 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found to contain 2 grams of the original found to contain 8 grams of the original
material and 246 grams of decay product. material and 240 grams of decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

29.18 Bat 29.15 Urritella andersoni

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 8 million years. rock that has a half-life of 15 million
When the rock was analyzed, it was years. When the rock was analyzed, it
found to contain 16 grams of the original was found to contain 64 grams of the
material and 232 grams of decay product. original material and 184 grams of decay
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

29.22 Priscacara serrata 29.19 Stylemys nebrascensis

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 8 million years. rock that has a half-life of 7 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found that there is 6,25% of the original found that there is 3.125% of the original
material left. 93.75% is the decay material left. 96.875% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

29.23 Dragonfly 29.20 Romerycochoerus superbus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 11 million rock that has a half-life of 5 million years.
years. When the rock was analyzed, it When the rock was analyzed, it was
was found to contain 32 grams of the found to contain 1.5 grams of the original
original material and 216 grams of decay material and 190.5 grams of decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

29.24 Mammal 29.21 Gasterosteus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 3 million years. rock that has a half-life of 6 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found to contain 3 grams of the original found to contain 12 grams of the original
material and 189 grams of decay product. material and 180 grams of decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.3 Knightia 29.25 Alligator

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 9 million years. rock that has a half-life of 4 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found that there is 25% of the original found that there is 12.5% of the original
material left. 75% is the decay product. material left. 87.5% is the decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.4 Homo habilis 30.1 Carcharocles megalodon

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 3 million years. rock that has a half-life of 5 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found to contain 6 grams of the original found to contain 24 grams of the original
material and 186 grams of decay product. material and 72 grams of decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.5 Lovenia (Invertebrate) 30.2 Poebrotherium

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 2 million years. rock that has a half-life of 3 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found to contain 2.5 grams of the original found to contain 10 grams of the original
material and 317.5 grams of decay material and 310 grams of decay product.
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.9 Phorosrhacos 30.6 Sea Star

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 4 million years. rock that has a half-life of 3 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found that there is 6,25% of the original found that there is 3.125% of the original
material left. 93.75% is the decay material left. 96.875% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.10 Australopithecus afarensis 30.7 Propalatherium (horse)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 3 million years. rock that has a half-life of 4 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found to contain 5 grams of the original found to contain 20 grams of the original
material and 315 grams of decay product. material and 300 grams of decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.11 Heliophora 30.8 Betula leaf

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 5 million years. rock that has a half-life of 4 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found to contain 40 grams of the original found to contain 14 grams of the original
material and 280 grams of decay product. material and 210 grams of decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.15 Thalassictis wongii (hyena) 30.12 Australopithecus africanus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 8 million years. rock that has a half-life of 3 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found that there is 25% of the original found that there is 12.5% of the original
material left. 75% is the decay product. material left. 87.5% is the decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.16 Australopithecus 30.13 Mesohippus sp.

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 2 million years. rock that has a half-life of 3 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found to contain 7 grams of the original found to contain 28 grams of the original
material and 217 grams of decay product. material and 196 grams of decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.17 Leptomeryx evansi 30.14 Andcrocuta eximia (Hyena)

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 3 million years. rock that has a half-life of 3 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found to contain 11 grams of the original found to contain 44 grams of the original
material and 341 grams of decay product. material and 308 grams of decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.21 Voluta newcombiana 30.18 Northarctus tenebrosus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 4 million years. rock that has a half-life of 3 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found that there is 6,25% of the original found that there is 3.125% of the original
material left. 93.75% is the decay material left. 96.875% is the decay
product. product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.22 Mionatrix diatomus 30.19 Homo erectus

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 3 million years. rock that has a half-life of 4 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found to contain 22 grams of the original found to contain 13 grams of the original
material and 330 grams of decay product. material and 195 grams of decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.23 Heliobatis radians 30.20 Proconsul primate

 This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 5 million years. rock that has a half-life of 4 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found to contain 26 grams of the original found to contain 9 grams of the original
material and 182 grams of decay product. material and 135 grams of decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.27 Quercus pollardiana 30.24 Ficus Leaf

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 8 million years. rock that has a half-life of 3 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found that there is 25% of the original found that there is 12.5% of the original
material left. 75% is the decay product. material left. 87.5% is the decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil? Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.28 Archaeogeryon peruvianus (crab) 30.25 Frog

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 2 million years. rock that has a half-life of 3 million years.
When the rock was analyzed, it was When the rock was analyzed, it was
found to contain 4.5 grams of the original found to contain 18 grams of the original
material and 139.5 grams of decay material and 126 grams of decay product.
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

30.29 Snail 30.26 Hymenoptera, Pteromalidae

This fossil was found close to a layer of This fossil was found close to a layer of
rock that has a half-life of 20 million rock that has a half-life of 3 million years.
years. When the rock was analyzed, it When the rock was analyzed, it was
was found to contain 4 grams of the found to contain 8 grams of the original
original material and 244 grams of decay material and 240 grams of decay product.
product.
Approximately, how old is the fossil?
Approximately, how old is the fossil?

26.19 Conchoraptor gracilis 30.30 Charcharocles megalodon

This fossil was found close to a layer of

rock that has a half-life of 23 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found that there is 3.125% of the
original material left. 96.875% is the
decay product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil?

26.17 Habrohagla curtivenata

This fossil was found close to a layer of

rock that has a half-life of 20 million
years. When the rock was analyzed, it
was found to contain 3 grams of the
original material and 189 grams of decay
product.

Approximately, how old is the fossil?

26.18 Crionoids