Earth's Changes Over Time Quiz

Which statement best describes the principle of superposition in geology?

• The youngest rock layers are found at the top.

• The youngest rock layers are found at the bottom.

• All rock layers are of equal age.

• The oldest rock layers are found at the top.

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Which of the following is an example of fossil evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics?

• The presence of similar fossils on different continents.

• The presence of fossils only in oceanic regions.

• Fossils found only in volcanic regions.

• Fossils that are identical in every continent.

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What does the theory of plate tectonics explain?

• The movement of Earth's continents over time.

• The formation of the solar system.

• The weather patterns on Earth.

• The phases of the moon.

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Which of the following best describes a fossil?

• A living organism.

• The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in rock.

• A type of rock formed from lava.

• A mineral found in the ocean.

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What is one way scientists determine the age of rock layers?

• By the color of the rock.

• By the type of minerals present.

• By using the principle of superposition.

• By the size of the rock.

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Which of the following statements is true about Earth's tectonic plates?

• They are stationary and do not move.

• They move slowly over the mantle.

• They are made of liquid magma.

• They are only found in the ocean.

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What type of evidence do scientists use to support the idea that continents were once connected?

• Similar rock formations and fossils found on different continents.

• The presence of identical weather patterns.

• The same languages spoken across continents.

• The same types of trees found worldwide.

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What is the main cause of earthquakes according to the theory of plate tectonics?

• The rotation of the Earth.

• The movement of tectonic plates.

• The gravitational pull of the moon.

• The eruption of volcanoes.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?

• Convergent boundary.

• Divergent boundary.

• Transform boundary.

• Static boundary.

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What does the fossil record show about the history of life on Earth?

• Life has remained unchanged over millions of years.

• Life has evolved and changed over time.

• Life began only a few thousand years ago.

• Life is only found in oceanic regions.

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