Earth's History

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The diagram shows different layers of sedimentary rock. Each layer is labeled with a letter.

Which statement is correct?

• The left part of Layer B is younger than the right part.
• The left part of Layer F is the same age as Layer M.
• Layer R is older than Layer M.
• Layer I is older than Layer B.

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Layer I is older than Layer B

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Which formation in this geological map is youngest?

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A fossil discovered in Colorado dates from the early Mesozoic era. A year later a similar fossil is found in Wyoming that also dates from the early Mesozoic era. These two organisms most likely lived in:

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the same environment at about the same time.

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Which of these provides the BEST evidence that the distribution of Earth’s oceans has changed over time?

• hot spots on ocean floors
• seismic activity along plate boundaries
• sediment buildup on continental slope
• marine fossils found on land masses

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marine fossils found on land masses

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A scientist finds Trophite fossils. According to the chart above, in what era and period was this rock layer deposited? Options:

Cenozoic era; Tertiary period

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Mesozoic era; Triassic period

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Paleozoic era; Permian period

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Paleozoic era; Mississippian period

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Mesozoic era; Triassic period

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Which method would be BEST for scientists to use to determine the absolute age of a Precambrian igneous rock? Options: Index fossils, law of superposition, radiometric dating, law of original horizontality

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radiometric dating

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Method to determine the relative age of rock layers based on a diagram.

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the law of superposition

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Which environmental condition MOST likely existed at the time a fossil formed?

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Organism remains were buried with little oxygen.

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Which type of fossil is BEST to use to determine the age of the rock layer in which the fossils are found?

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index fossil

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Which of the following BEST describes the fossil at Point 3 when compared with the fossils at Points 1 and 2? Options: The fossil at Point 3 is less common, The fossil at Point 3 is smaller, The fossil at Point 3 is older, The fossil at Point 3 is more complex

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The fossil at Point 3 is older.

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