Vocabulary Quiz on Earth's History
Authored by Michele Miller
Science
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a geologic time scale
the process of determining whether one rocks, fossil, or event is older than the other.
data, or information, that either supports or counters a scientific theory or idea
a model used to study the history of Earth that divides this history into blocks of time called geologic eras and geologic periods.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is scientific evidence?
a well-tested explanation of scientific observations and experiments that is supported by a large amount of evidence.
data, or information, that either supports or counters a scientific theory or idea
a description of a natural phenomenon that has been repeatedly tested and appears to be without exception
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NGSS.HS-LS2-6
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A model is a ________________________________________________.
a description of a natural phenomenon that has been repeatedly tested and appears to be without exception.
a representation of an object or process that makes important aspects easier to observe.
a model used to study the history of Earth that divides this history into blocks of time called geologic eras and geologic periods.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ETS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is absolute dating?
the process of determining the approximate age of a rock, fossil, or event.
the process of determining whether one rocks, fossil, or event is older than the other.
The process of determining which error or time period a rock, fossil or event is located.
5.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Relative dating is the process of determining whether one rocks, fossil, or event is (a) than the other.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A description of a natural phenomenon that has been repeatedly tested and appears to be without exception.
Scientific law
Scientific theory
scientific evidenc
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A well-tested explanation of scientific observations and experiments that is supported by a large amount of evidence.
Scientific law
Scientific evidence
Scientific theory
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