History of Life on Earth

What does the law of superposition state?

• The newest layer of rock is on the bottom

• The newest layer of rock is on the top

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Which layer is the oldest?

• Layer A

• Layer B

• Layer C

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This fossil of a marine animal was found on a mountain, why?

• The mountain was underwater millions of years ago

• The trilobite moved across land

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This fossil most likely is related to a modern day...

• Shark

• Dog

• Bat

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Which layer would have the oldest fossils?

• Layer 1

• Layer 2

• Layer 3

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Which fossil would make the best index fossil?

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A banana can be used to determine the age of rock.

• True

• False

Scientists can understand the climate of the past by studying sedimentary rock layers.

• True

• False

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Scientists can use ice cores to determine weather patterns millions of years ago.

• True

• False

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Your science teacher is hoping you do well on this quiz.

• True

• False