Earth Science SOL Review Sheet #11: Paleontology

Front

Which of these is MOST LIKELY a sedimentary rock?

Back

Front

In which type of environment were the sediments that formed these sedimentary rock layers most likely deposited? Options: glacial, mountainous, marine, terrestrial

Back

marine

Front

During which era were the dinosaurs the dominant life form on Earth? Options: Paleozoic, Cenozoic, Precambrian, Mesozoic

Back

Mesozoic

Front

Which statement gives an accurate age relationship for the bedrock in the cross section? Options: Intrusion A is younger than intrusion C, Intrusion C is younger than intrusion B, Intrusion B is younger than intrusion A, intrusion C is older than layer E

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Intrusion C is younger than intrusion B.

Front

The most obvious (easily seen) buried erosional surface is found between rock units--

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D & F

Front

What does the presence of this fossil suggest about the area during the Devonian? Options: swamp, desert, marine, polar

Back

marine

Front

Which rock type is the oldest?

Back

Front

This sample was originally 100% radioactive material. If the half-life of the radioactive material is 100 years, what is the age of the sample?

Back

2,000 years

Front

During which era did man first appear? Options: Paleozoic Era, Cenozoic Era, Precambrian Time, Mesozoic Era

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Cenozoic Era

Front

What is the estimated age of the Earth?

Back

4.5 billion years