Geologic Evidence

Geologic Evidence

Assessment

Flashcard

History, Science

6th - 9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

85 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Paleontologists have found several fossils of palm like trees in cold, dry climates of Antarctica. What is the best conclusion that could be made about the discoveries of these type of fossils?

Media Image

Back

The climate in different areas on Earth have changed over time

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Environments have changed over millions of years. Which of these would be best for a scientist to study when investigating these environmental changes? Options: volcanic deposits, weather forecasts, fossil records, ocean currents

Back

fossil records

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The discovery of fossilized coral reefs on land is evidence that

Back

the sea level has changed over time

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A scientist says that layers Y and M are the same age. How does he know this?

Media Image

Back

They have the same type of fossil.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Imprints of the shells of ocean clams are often found in the rocks of the Appalachian Mountains. What do these imprint fossils most likely indicate?

Back

These mountains were once under the ocean.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The diagram shows fossils in different rock layers. Which of these statements about the age of these fossils is most likely correct?
Fossil A and C are the same age
Fossil B is older than fossil C
Fossils A is older than fossil B
Fossil D is older than fossil C

Media Image

Back

Fossil D is older than fossil C

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In what order were these layers of rock deposited over time? A, B, C, D, E; C, B, A, D, E; C, D, B, A, E; D, C, B, A, E

Media Image

Back

C, B, A, D, E

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?