Geologic Time Scale

The geologic time scale is a record of....

• the history of fossils only
• the history of rocks
• the history of rock layers and fossils
• geologist notes

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

_______________ is the long span of time that begins geologic time.

• Precambrian Time
• Cenozoic Time

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

A unit of geologic time that subdivides eras

• period
• time span

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The Triassic Period, the Jurassic Period, and the Cretaceous Period occurred in what era?

• Cenozoic
• Mesozoic

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

In which time period are we currently living?

• Precambrian Time

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which era was the longest, taking up 88% of geologic time?

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The end of an era, and the end of life for groups of organisms, is called?

• Death

• Mass extinction

• Transition

• Turning point

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