Term 2 Benchmark Review

Front

A researcher examines fossils found in some rock layers. The fossils shown were found in undisturbed layers of rock. Which fossil is the youngest? Options: Trilobites, Armored fish, Dinosaurs, Early horses

Back

Early horses

Front

A baby woolly mammoth was discovered frozen for 40,000 years. What type of fossil would this be?

Back

Preserved

Front

What type of rock is formed from hardened and cooled magma?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

Much of the evidence that is used to support evolution of life on Earth is obtained by -------.

Back

Studying fossils preserved in rock

Front

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"?

Back

wavelength

Front

When the frequency of a wave increases, what happens to the wavelength?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

Front

A mechanical wave cannot travel through...

Back

a vacuum(empty space).

Front

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

Back

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Front

When a wave strikes an object and bounces off. An example echo.

Back

reflection

Front

Which EM wave has the lowest frequency? Options: radio, xray, gamma, infrared

Back

radio