Geological Time Quiz

Which eon did the formation of Earth's atmosphere occur in?

• Hadean

• Archean

• Proterozoic

• Phanerozoic

Which era did the dinosaurs occur?

• Mesozoic

• Paleozoic

• Cenozoic

• Cambrian

Which era did the Neanderthals occur?

• Mesozoic

• Paleozoic

• Cenozoic

• Cambrian

Which era did the Ice Ages occur?

• Mesozoic

• Paleozoic

• Cenozoic

• Cambrian

What was a cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs?

• Ice Ages

• volcanic activity

• asteroid impact

• drop in oxygen level

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which time in Earth's history accounts for 90% of Earth's time, but only cellular organisms lived?

• Precambrian

• Cambrian

• Phanerozoic

• Hadeon

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

What significant event marks the beginning of the Phanerozoic Eon?

• The Cambrian Explosion

• The extinction of the dinosaurs

• The first appearance of mammals

• The formation of the moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is the current geological period that we are living in?

• Holocene

• Miocene

• Eocene

• Pleistocene

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which of the following statements about Earth's core is correct?

• It is primarily made of iron.

• It is entirely solid.

• It contains a significant amount of silicon.

• It is mostly composed of water.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is primarily found in Earth's crust?

• Lighter materials

• Liquid magma

• Iron and nickel

• Heavy metals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1