Geological Time Scale Quiz

Which era is known as the 'Age of Dinosaurs'?

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

• Precambrian Era

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Which period is known for the first appearance of complex life forms?

• Cambrian Period

• Jurassic Period

• Devonian Period

• Silurian Period

What are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms called?

• Minerals

• Rocks

• Fossils

• Artifacts

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Which era is the most recent era in the geological time scale?

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

• Precambrian Era

Which period is known for the extinction of dinosaurs?

• Triassic Period

• Jurassic Period

• Cretaceous Period

• Permian Period

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What is the largest unit of time in the geological time scale?

• Era

• Period

• Epoch

• Age

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Which era is known as the 'Age of Mammals'?

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

• Precambrian Era

Which period is known for the first appearance of humans?

• Cambrian Period

• Jurassic Period

• Devonian Period

• Quaternary Period

What is the term for the process of determining the age of rocks and fossils?

• Radiation

• Decay

• Dating

• Erosion

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Which era is the oldest era in the geological time scale?

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

• Precambrian Era

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