Paleozoic Era, Mesozoic Era, Cenozoic Era

Paleozoic Era, Mesozoic Era, Cenozoic Era

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

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Eyda Díaz

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Small head, long neck, and flippers are features of which marine creature of the Mesozoic Era?

Back

Plesiosaur

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the dominant type of land animal during the Mesozoic era commonly known as?

Back

dinosaurs

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Information in the chart on the Mesozoic sea levels.

Back

Sea levels were close to present level during the beginning of the Mesozoic era

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were the results of the increased temperature during the Mesozoic era?

Back

rising water levels and melting of the polar ice caps

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a key difference between dinosaurs and modern reptiles?

Back

Dinosaurs had a hip structure allowing legs to support greater weight so dinosaurs could walk upright

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name of the current epoch?

Back

Holocene

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the requirements for a time period to be classified as an ice age?

Back

Glaciers cover a large portion of Earth's surface

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