Geologic Time Scale Test Review

In which time period are we currently living?

• Precambrian Time

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

Jellyfish are one of the oldest species on Earth. In what time period did they first appear?

• Precambrian time

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

In what time period did Pangaea, the super continent, appear?

• Precambrian era

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

Dinosaurs, small mammals, and birds are found in this time period.

• Precambrian time

• paleozoic era

• mesozoic era

• cenozoic era

Which time period is the longest?

• Precambrian Time

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

What does "relative age" tell about rock layers or fossils?

What does "absolute age" tell about a rock layer or fossil?

What are two characteristics of index fossils?

Which rock layer is the newest

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which fossil is older than the fish fossil?

• A

• B

• C

• D