Geologic Time

In which time period are we currently living?

• Precambrian Time

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

In what time period did Pangaea, the super continent, appear?

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Dinosaurs, small mammals, and birds are found in this time period.

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

What are fossils that are abundant, easily recognizable, short lived, and widespread called?

• Preserved fossils

• Index fossils

• Imprints

• Radioactive dating

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

The Law of Superposition states

• Younger rocks layers are on top of older rock layers

• Fossils are found in sedimentary rocks

• Older rock layers are on top of younger rock layers

• Absolute age dating

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which era was the longest, taking up 88% of geologic time?

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which fossil would make the best index fossil?

• Beetle

• Flower

• Frog

• Fish

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What two methods are used for determining the age of rocks and fossils?

• Relative and Absolute Dating

• Carbon and Water Dating

• Sedimentary and Igneous Rocks

• Spatial and Layered Dating

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

Use relative age dating to put the rock layers in correct order from oldest to youngest.

• B, D, A, E, C

• C, E, D, A, B

• A, C, E, D, B

• C, E, D, B, A

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Marine plants and invertebrates were abundant during which era?

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic