Geologic Time Scale and Fossils

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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In which time period are we currently living?

• Precambrian Time

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

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Scientists who study fossils are called

• Geologists
• Paleontologists
• Fossil Scientists
• Meteorologists

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What type of fossil is this?

• Mold
• Cast
• Preserved remains
• Trace fossil

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Which layer is oldest?

• A
• W
• G
• Z

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In which kind of rock do we usually find a fossil?

• sedimentary rock

• igneous rock

• metamorphic rock

• magma rock

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When classifying time using the Geologic Time Scale which unit is the largest unit of time?

• Period

• Eon

• Epoch

• Era

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During what Period were Dinosaurs present?

• Paleogene

• Quaternary

• Precambrian

• Jurassic

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Eons are...

• Divided into years

• Divided into centuries

• Divided into eras

• Divided into decades

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Paleontologists infer that the earth is approximately how many years old?

• 450 million years

• 450 billion years

• 4.5 million years

• 4.5 billion years

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