Geological time scale and fossil quiz prep

A scientist who studies the Earth’s crust as well as the history and process that shaped is called a...

• Paleontologist

• Rock teacher

• Geologist

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A scientist that studies fossil remains fond on Earth’s surface in order to study primitive life forms such as:plants,animals,fungi and bacteria is called a...

• Geologist

• Museum worker

• Doctor

• Paleontologist

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What does “relative age” tell you about rock layers or fossils?

• Fossils are drones or remains of animals

• The age of one rock layer compared to another

• What animal had those remains

• What that animal was

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What does a fossil record tell you?

• History of life as documented by fossils.Shows how organisms changed millions of years ago.

• Shows and tells about the geological time scale.

• Tells about the history of Earth.And how it has changed over time.

• Shows how fossils are formed.

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What are 3 characteristics of an index fossil?

• Recognizable

• Abundant

• Large

• Wide geographic distribution

True or false:Dinosaurs,small mammals, and birds are found in the Mesozoic Era.

• True

• False

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In which Era are we living in?

• Mesozoic

• Paleozoic

• Cenozoic

Which TIME PERIOD is the longest?

• Precambrian Time

• Cenozoic Era

• Birthday

• Paleozoic era

In which Era did Pangea, the super continent, appear?

• Cenozoic

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

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Jellyfish are one of the oldest spices.What Era did they first appear on Earth?

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