Earth's History

Which Era was dominated by dinosaurs?

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

• Cambrian

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What Era are we currently in?

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

• Triassic

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Which era began with the early invertebrates, such as trilobites and brachiopods.

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

What type of rock do fossils form in?

• Igneous
• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic
• Classic

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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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The Geologic Time Scale is a record of what?

• old geologists
• sweet geology music
• the known history of rocks and fossils
• a list of every living thing ever

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Which rock layer is the youngest?

• A

• B

• C

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Which layer is the oldest?

• 3
• 4
• 1
• 5

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Which process would be most effective in determining the age of fossils embedded in rock?

• relative dating

• absolute dating

• use of index fossils

• use of core sampling

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Which statement is true?

• The oldest layers of rock and soil are closest to the surface of the earth

• The youngest layers of rock and soil are farther away from the surface of the earth.

• inclusions are younger than the layers they are found in

• Absolute dating and relative dating are two methods used by scientists to determine the age and sequence of geologic events.

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