Vocabulary Quiz on Earth's History

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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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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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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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.

Relative dating is the process of determining whether one rocks, fossil, or event is ______________ than the other.

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A description of a natural phenomenon that has been repeatedly tested and appears to be without exception.

• Scientific law

• Scientific theory

• scientific evidenc

A well-tested explanation of scientific observations and experiments that is supported by a large amount of evidence.

• Scientific law

• Scientific evidence

• Scientific theory

Which one is a phenomenon?

• Thunder

• Glaciers

• Rocks

• All of the above