8.E.2.1 to 8.E.2.2

A scientist finds the bones of a dinosaur. What could help the scientist determine the approximate age of the dinosaur bones?

• the birds living in the area of the bones

• the weather conditions in the area of the bones

• the kinds of trees living in the area of the bones

• the index fossils in the area of the bones

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

In what type of rock would a geologist MOST LIKELY find evidence of ancient life?

• sedimentary

• foliated

• metamorphic

• igneous

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which would be MOST effective in determining the age of fossils embedded in rock?

• relative dating

• absolute dating

• use of index fossils

• use of core sampling

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

A scientist finds an index fossil in layers of rock in both Africa and South America. What does this indicate about the ages of the rocks?

• the African rock is older

• the South American rock is older

• the rocks are younger than the fossils

• the rocks are about the same age

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The fossil record shows that life on Earth has changed over time. For example, paleontologist have found that older rocks contain fossils of

• organisms that are more complex than those alive today.

• both simple and complex organisms.

• organisms that are simpler than those alive today.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

The fossils of organisms that were widely distributed but only lived during a short period of time are called

• trace fossils

• petrified fossils

• index fossils

What is the correct order of the rock layers from oldest to youngest?

• B, C, D, E, A

• A, B, C, D, E

• E, D, C, B, A

• B, C, D, A, E

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which type of rock can be described as rock that has formed through the cooling and solidification of magma?

• Metamorphic Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

• Igneous Rock

Scientists are examining an ice core. They examine the air bubbles trapped in the ice core. What does examining the bubbles in the ice cores help them study?

• The amount of precipitation of the past

• The concentration of atmospheric gases in the past

• The amount of heat trapped in the ground

• The concentration of renewable resources trapped in the ground

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Rock that is formed from previously existing rock but has changed by heat, pressure, or a chemical reaction is called:

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Magma