Geologic Time and Fossils

Who studies fossils?

• zoologist

• meteorologist

• paleontologist

• biologist

Stratigraphy is the study of __________.

• rock layers and layering

• fossils

• weather

• dinosaurs

The science and study of the physical structures and history of the Earth, especially as can be learned from rocks is: _____________.

• geology

• law of superposition

• stratigraphy

• astronomy

How old is the Earth?

• 5.2 billion years old

• 4.6 billion years old

• 1.7 billion years old

• 3.5 billion years old

The Geologic Time Scale is a record of what _____.

• old geologists

• the known history of rocks and fossils

• a list of every living thing ever

• the notes of geology music

Which fossil would look most like the original ancient organism?

• Cast

• Mold

• Preserved

• Trace

petrified wood is an example of a

• trace fossil

• carbon film

• petrified fossil

• cast fossil

What type of fossil is this?

• Mold
• Cast
• Preserved remains
• Trace fossil

which item would most likely become a fossil?

• a shark tooth

• pine needle

• large jelly fish

• a slug

The Law of Superposition helps scientist to determine

• the absolute age of rock layers.

• the exact age of fossils

• the relative age of rock layers

• the super powers of rocks