Origin of Life on Earth

Origin of Life on Earth

9th - 12th Grade

7 Qs

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Origin of Life on Earth

Origin of Life on Earth

Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-LS4-1, HS-LS4-1, HS-ESS1-6

Standards-aligned

Created by

Joshua Mullins

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the extraterrestrial (panspermia) hypothesis?

The extraterrestrial (panspermia) hypothesis suggests that life on Earth was created by a divine being.
The extraterrestrial (panspermia) hypothesis suggests that life on Earth may have originated from microorganisms or organic materials that were transported to Earth from outer space.
The extraterrestrial (panspermia) hypothesis argues that life on Earth evolved independently from microorganisms present on the planet.
The extraterrestrial (panspermia) hypothesis proposes that life on Earth originated from volcanic activity.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the chemosynthesis (abiogenesis) hypothesis?

The chemosynthesis (abiogenesis) hypothesis proposes that life on Earth originated from extraterrestrial sources.

The chemosynthesis (abiogenesis) hypothesis suggests that life on Earth originated from chemical reactions in the early environment

The chemosynthesis (abiogenesis) hypothesis suggests that life on Earth originated from photosynthesis in deep-sea environments.
The chemosynthesis (abiogenesis) hypothesis argues that life on Earth originated from volcanic eruptions.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Tiny spherical droplets of assorted organic molecules held together by the forces from a surrounding liquid are also known as?

colloids
emulsions

cells

coacervates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How long ago did Earth's early life develop?

4.5-4.0 Ga

540-250 Ma

3.8-3.5 Ga

65.5-1 Ma

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What are the formations called that contain the oldest evidence for life called?

fossils
petrified remains
ancient organisms
stromatolites

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What do the organisms in the oldest fossils look like?

cyanobacteria

fish

jelly fish

reptiles

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a chemotroph?

An organism that obtains energy by oxidizing inorganic or organic molecules.
An organism that obtains energy by photosynthesis.
An organism that obtains energy from the sun.
An organism that obtains energy by consuming other organisms.