12.2 Quiz - Geologic Time Scale
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Into which units is the geologic time scale subdivided?
relative ages
absolute ages
months and days
eras and periods
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do geologists mostly study to develop the geologic time scale?
Earth's rotation
tectonic plate motions
volcanoes and earthquakes
rock layers and index fossils
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do geologists use radioactive dating in developing the geologic time scale?
to identify index fossils
to identify types of rocks
to place rocks in order by relative age
to determine the absolute age of rocks
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The geologic time scale is a record of _____ and ____.
geologic events
life forms
rocks
layers
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A record of the geologic events and life forms in Earth's history.
geologic time scale
era
period
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
One of the three long units of geologic time between Precambrian and the present.
geologic time scale
era
period
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table.
geologic time scale
era
period
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