Foraminifera

Long term data for temperature on Earth comes from _________.

• ice cores

• foraminifera

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2.5

Foraminifera are primarily used in which field of study?

• Paleontology

• Botany

• Zoology

• Astrophysics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What is the primary composition of foraminifera shells?

• Silica

• Calcium carbonate

• Chitin

• Cellulose

Foraminifera are most commonly found in which environment?

• Deserts

• Oceans

• Forests

• Mountains

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of foraminifera?

• Photosynthesis

• Bilateral symmetry

• Pseudopodia

• Exoskeleton

Foraminifera contribute to which type of sedimentary rock formation?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Limestone

• Sandstone

The study of foraminifera is important for understanding what aspect of Earth's history?

• Volcanic activity

• Climate change

• Magnetic field

• Plate tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Foraminifera are classified under which kingdom?

• Animalia

• Plantae

• Protista

• Fungi

Which of the following methods is used to study foraminifera fossils?

• Carbon dating

• Stratigraphy

• Radiometric dating

• Dendrochronology

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Foraminifera are used as bioindicators for what type of environmental change?

• Air pollution

• Water quality

• Soil erosion

• Deforestation