Earth Science SOL Review Sheet #11: Paleontology

Which of these is MOST LIKELY a sedimentary rock?

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In which type of environment were the sediments that formed these sedimentary rock layers most likely deposited?

• glacial

• mountainous

• marine

• terrestrial

During which era were the dinosaurs the dominant life form on Earth

• Paleozoic

• Cenozoic

• Precambrian

• Mesozoic

Which statement gives an accurate age relationship for the bedrock in the cross section?

• 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

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

• A & B

• D & F

• C & D

• E & H

What does the presence of this fossil suggest about the area during the Devonian?

• swamp

• desert

• marine

• polar

Which rock type is the oldest?

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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?

• 1,000 years

• 2,000 years

• 3,000 years

• 4,000 years

During which era did man first appear?

• Paleozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

• Precambrian Time

• Mesozoic Era

What is the estimated age of the Earth?

• 4.5 billion years

• 4.6 billion years

• 4.5 million years

• 4.6 million years