Geologic Time Scale

Geologic Time Scale

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Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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

+2

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Geologic Time Scale?

Back

A system of chronological dating that relates geological strata to time, used to describe the timing and relationships of events in Earth's history.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During which era did dinosaurs live?

Back

Mesozoic Era.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was Pangaea?

Back

A giant landmass that existed when all continents were joined together.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When did fish first appear on Earth?

Back

During the Paleozoic Era.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the Cambrian Explosion refer to?

Back

The sudden appearance of many different types of lifeforms in the fossil record.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Approximately how long ago did water first appear on Earth?

Back

About 3.8 billion years ago.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main eras of the Geologic Time Scale?

Back

Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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