Quiz on Earth Formation

What is the primary method by which scientists believe the Earth was formed? Mark only one oval.

• Collision of two giant asteroids

• Volcanic activity

• Tectonic plate movement

• Boiling of the Ocean

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What can fossils tell us about Earth's history? Mark only one oval.

• The exact age of the Earth

• The climate of ancient environments and early life that once existed

• The chemical composition of rocks

• The distance between continents

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What is absolute dating primarily used for? Mark only one oval.

• Determining the order of events

• Estimating the age of rocks and fossils

• Identifying different species

• Mapping geological features

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What is the significance of the geologic time scale? Mark only one oval.

• It categorizes rocks by color

• It organizes Earth's history into manageable time periods

• It measures the speed of tectonic plates

• It predicts future geological events

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Which era is known for the dominance of dinosaurs? Mark only one oval.

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

• Precambrian

What role do fossils play in understanding the geologic time scale? Mark only one oval.

• They provide exact dates for rock layers

• They help identify and correlate time periods

• They show the movement of tectonic plates

• They measure the Earth's temperature

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Which of the following is the correct order of the geological time scale from largest to smallest unit? Mark only one oval.

• Era, Period, Epoch

• Eon, Era, Period

• Epoch, Era, Eon

• Period, Epoch, Era

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What significant event marks the boundary between the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras? Mark only one oval.

• The extinction of the dinosaurs

• The appearance of mammals

• The Great Dying

• The formation of Pangaea

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Which period is known for the first appearance of complex life forms? Mark only one oval.

• Cambrian

• Ordovician

• Silurian

• Devonian

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