Geological Time Periods Quiz

In which time period are we currently living?

• Precambrian Time

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

Jellyfish are one of the oldest species on Earth. In what time period did they first appear?

• Precambrian Time

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

In what time period did Pangaea, the supercontinent, appear?

• Precambrian Time

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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

• Precambrian Time

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which time period is the longest?

• Precambrian Time

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What does "relative age" tell about rock layers or fossils?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What does "absolute age" tell about a rock layer or fossil?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Name at least two characteristics of index fossils.

Use the diagram above to answer the question. Which rock layer is the newest?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which fossil is older than the fish fossil?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4