Geologic Time

Scientists who study fossils are called

• Geologists
• Paleontologists
• Fossil Scientists
• Meteorologists

Which layer is oldest?

• A
• W
• G
• Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?

• A
• B
• C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The era that dinosaurs ruled the Earth's land, air and oceans.

• Cenozoic
• Paleozoic
• Precambrian
• Mesozoic

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

According to the law of superposition, the oldest fossils are found 

• At the top of the rock layers
• Near the bottom of the rock layers
• In the middle of the rock layers
• Somewhat near the surface

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which Era has the most complex organisms?

• Cenozoic

• Mesozoic

• Paleozoic

• Quaternary

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which period is closest to present day?

• Cambrian

• Devonian

• Triassic

• Tertiary

How many years ago did the Mesozoic Era begin?

• 245 years

• 245 million years

• 65 years

• 65 million years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which statement is correct

• Layer 2 is younger than layer 4

• Layer 1 is younger than layer 4

• Layer 2 is older than layer 1

• Layer 3 is younger than layer 1

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• Layer 4 is younger than 3

• Layer 1 is older than 3

• Layer 4 is older than 2

• Layer 2 is older than 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4