Geologic Eras

Which fossil is the YOUNGEST?

• fern

• trilobite

• ammonite

• coral

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which fossil is an INDEX fossil?

• crinoid

• coral

• ammonite

• gastropod

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What era do humans live in?

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

What era was dominated by ocean organisms?

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

In the context of Earth's history, what are the four geological eras in order from OLDEST to NEWEST?

• Pre-Cambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic

• Pre-Cambrian, Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Cenozoic

• Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Pre-Cambrian

• Mesozoic, Pre-Cambrian, Cenozoic, Paleozoic

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

During which era, known as the 'age of the Earth', did trilobites, fishes, and other marine organisms dominate?

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which is the oldest geologic era?

• Cenozoic

• Mesozoic

• Paleozoic

• Precambrian

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which is the most recent geologic era?

• Cenozoic

• Mesozoic

• Paleozoic

• Precambrian

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which type of life was dominant on earth during the Paleozoic era?

• Mammals and birds

• Invertebrates and non-flowering plants

• Bacteria and algae

• Dinosaurs and flowering plants

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which type of life was dominant on earth during the Cenozoic era?

• Mammals and birds

• Invertebrates and non-flowering plants

• Bacteria and algae

• Dinosaurs and flowering plants

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2