Earth's Landscapes
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D'EREKA COLEMAN
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What provides evidence of past life?
microscope
books
weather data
fossils
Answer explanation
Fossils provide evidence of past life as they are the preserved remains or traces of organisms from previous geological periods, allowing scientists to study and understand ancient life forms.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a rock layer with lots of skeletons called?
bone bed
bone pile
river bed
biological layer
Answer explanation
A rock layer with lots of skeletons is called a 'bone bed.' This term specifically refers to a concentration of fossilized remains, distinguishing it from other terms like 'bone pile' or 'river bed,' which do not have the same meaning.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which rocks are the youngest in this photo?
the rocks at the top
the rocks at the bottom
the rocks on the right side
the rocks on the left side
Answer explanation
The rocks at the top are the youngest because, in geological terms, the layers at the top are formed last, while those at the bottom are older due to the process of sedimentation and layering over time.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do scientists accurately determine how old a fossil is?
count rings
radiocarbon dating
radio waves
compare to other fossils
Answer explanation
Scientists use radiocarbon dating to determine the age of fossils by measuring the decay of carbon-14 isotopes. This method is effective for dating organic materials up to about 50,000 years old, making it the correct choice.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a slow change to Earth's surface?
a flood
an earthquake
weathering
Answer explanation
Weathering is a slow process that breaks down rocks and minerals on Earth's surface over time, unlike floods and earthquakes, which are rapid events. Therefore, weathering is the correct answer for a slow change.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram below shows the undisturbed layers of rock found in an area and some of the fossils found in each layer.
Which layer would have the oldest fossils?
Layer N
Layer M
Layer O
Layer L
Answer explanation
Layer O is the lowest layer in the diagram, indicating it was formed first. Fossils found in deeper layers are older than those in layers above, making Layer O the one with the oldest fossils.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sometimes paleontologists find fossils in different rock layers that have characteristics very different from the fossils they have already cataloged in that area. What would the scientists most likely conclude?
The new find was moved from its original location by animals.
The new find is not a fossil.
The new find existed at a different time.
The new find has been incorrectly identified.
Answer explanation
The presence of fossils with different characteristics in various rock layers suggests that the new find existed at a different time, indicating changes in the environment and species over geological periods.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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