Geologic Time Scale Quiz
Authored by Gonzalo Pitpit
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the oldest era in the geologic time scale?
Paleozoic Era
Mesozoic Era
Cenozoic Era
Precambrian Time
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which era is known as the "age of reptiles"?
Paleozoic Era
Mesozoic Era
Cenozoic Era
Precambrian Time
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which era did mammals become the dominant land animals?
Paleozoic Era
Mesozoic Era
Cenozoic Era
Precambrian Time
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the fossil record?
It provides evidence of past geological events.
It shows the history of life on Earth.
It is used to predict future geological changes.
It is a record of human history.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which era is characterized by the development of fish, amphibians, and the first life on land?
Paleozoic Era
Mesozoic Era
Cenozoic Era
Precambrian Time
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is radiometric dating used for in geology?
Determining the color of rocks
Measuring the hardness of minerals
Estimating the age of rocks and fossils
Predicting volcanic eruptions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which era ended with the largest mass extinction in Earth's history, leading to the demise of about 90% of all species?
Paleozoic Era
Mesozoic Era
Cenozoic Era
Precambrian Time
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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