Earth's History

An organism that no longer exists on Earth is called

• Decayed
• Evolved
• Extinct
• Preserved

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_{Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?}

• F
• E
• B
• C

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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

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The best index fossils have which two traits?

• widespread geographically, long lifespan
• widespread geographically, short lifespan
• specific place, long lifespan
• specific place, short lifespan

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Index fossils help determine relative age through correlating rock layers.

• True
• False

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One of the oldest organisms discovered is called a(n) _________.

• dinosaur
• micro-organism
• trilobite
• cast and mold fossil

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The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?

• The absolute age of rock layers
• The age of fossils
• The relative age of rock layers
• the super powers of rocks

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How old do Paleontologists believe the Earth is?

• 2015 years old
• 3.6 billion years old
• 4.6 billion years old
• 4.6 million years old

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Which of the following organisms formed last on Earth?

• Jellyfish
• Shark
• Lizards
• Horses

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To be considered an index fossil, it had to have lived for a relatively short period of time.

• True
• False

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