Index Fossils Quiz

Index Fossils Quiz

9th - 12th Grade

7 Qs

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Index Fossils Quiz

Index Fossils Quiz

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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According to the image below, which rock layer contains the youngest fossils?

C
D
E
F

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

According to the image below , which rock layer is the oldest?

A
C
D
F

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Law of ________________________________, the oldest fossils are found in the _________________ rock layer.

Fossils; bottom
Horizontality; bottom
Positioning; top
Superposition; bottom

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Law from the previous question helps scientists to determine what?

The absolute age of fossils
The absolute age of rocks
The relative age of rocks
The superpowers that animals exhibited prior to the presence of humans

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Index fossils are the most reliable when they exhibit which two traits?

Found in a specific location on Earth & have a long lifespan
Found in a specific location on Earth & have a short lifespan
Found widespread geographically & have a long lifespan
Found widespread geographically & have a short lifespan

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From the study of fossils, what can be inferred about most species of plants and animals that have lived on Earth?

They are unrelated to modern life forms.
They have become extinct.
They are still living today.
They existed during the Cambrian Period.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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According to the image below, which fossil is the BEST index fossil?

Ammonite
Coral
Crinoid
Fern
Gastropod