8.E.2 (Earth History)

According to the law of superposition, the oldest fossils are found 

• At the top of the rock layers
• Near the bottom of the rock layers
• In the middle of the rock layers
• Somewhat near the surface

This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

Longest part of Earths history

• Cambrian
• Precambrian 
• Phaenorozoic
• Cenozoic

The longest subdivision of time

• Eon
• Era
• Epoch
• Extinct

According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?

• A
• B
• C

This is used to identify and define a geologic time period. 

• Mold Fossil
• Index Fossil
• Petrified Fossil 
• Cast Fossil

A species that is no longer living and cannot come back is classified as _____________.

• Absolute
• Relative
• Extinct
• Living

Which rock layer is the oldest

• A
• E
• D
• C

Which of the following rock types can you find fossils in?

• Sedimentary
• Igenous
• Metamorphic
• Volcanic

Which type of rock results from melting and cooling of magma?

• Igneous
• Metamorphic
• Sedimentary
• Extrusive