Fossils and Geologic Time

Fossils and Geologic Time

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-LS4-1, MS-ESS1-4, MS-ESS2-2

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Standards-aligned

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Louise Fort

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Scientists who study fossils are called

Back

Paleontologists

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of fossil is this? Options: Mold, Cast, Preserved remains, Trace fossil

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Back

Cast

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer is oldest? Options: A, W, G, Z

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Back

A

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which kind of rock do we usually find a fossil?

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Back

sedimentary rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How old do Paleontologists believe the Earth is?

Back

4.6 billion years old

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest? Options: A, B, C

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Back

A

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is the most recent era of time- the one that we are currently in? Options: Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Cenozoic, Precambrian

Back

Cenozoic

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