Geologic Events Quiz

What is the oldest geologic era?

• Precambrian

• Mesozoic

• Paleozoic

• Cenozoic

Science that studies the organisms that have existed in the past, from fossil remains?

• Paleontology

• Earth Science

• Geology

• Stratigraphy

Which era is known as the age of reptiles?

• Mesozoic

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Cenozoic

What significant event began in the Cenozoic era?

• Appearance of the first land plants

• Development of marine animals

• Extinction of the dinosaurs

• Formation of the first seas

The science associated with geology that studies the arrangement and characters of stratified sedimentary rocks?

• Paleontology

• Stratigraphy

• Earth Science

• Geology

What was a major characteristic of the Precambrian era's atmosphere?

• Dense and toxic

• Warm and humid

• Stable and clear

• Cool and dry

During which era did the first mammal ancestors appear?

• Mesozoic

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Cenozoic

What major geological feature began to form during the Cenozoic era?

• Mountain ranges

• Oceans

• Volcanoes

• Deserts

Which era is known for the development of complex life forms, animals with skeleton and shells?

• Paleozoic

• Precambrian

• Cenozoic

• Mesozoic

What natural phenomena contributed to the extreme weather conditions in the Precambrian era?

• Rain and lightning

• Tornadoes and hurricanes

• Snow and ice storms

• Earthquakes and floods