Fossils & G.T.S. Test

Front

What time period are dinosaurs, small mammals, and birds found in?

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Mesozoic

Front

What is the name of a scientist who studies fossil remains to understand primitive life forms?

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Paleontologist

Front

Which eon takes up 88% of geologic time?

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Precambrian

Front

What is the model used to describe the timing of events in Earth's history?

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Geologic time scale

Front

What are the two methods used for determining the age of rocks and fossils?

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Relative and Absolute Dating

Front

What is the term for the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms?

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Fossils

Front

What is the era that follows the Mesozoic era?

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Cenozoic

Front

What is the process called that involves the gradual change of species over time?

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Evolution

Front

What type of rock is most commonly associated with fossils?

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Sedimentary rock

Front

What is the term for the study of the Earth's physical structure and substance?

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Geology