ESRT Pg 8 & 9

Put the following organisms in order of how long they lived on Earth, starting with the longest: trilobites, dinosaurs, ammonoids, mastodons.

• Dinosaurs, Mastodons, Ammonoids, Trilobites

• Ammonoids, Trilobites, Dinosaurs, Mastodons

• Mastodons, Dinosaurs, Ammonoids, Trilobites

• Trilobites, Ammonoids, Mastodons, Dinosaurs

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which of the following three organisms existed the shortest: mammals, birds, ammonoids?

• Mammals

• Reptiles

• Insects

• Fish

What is the time frame of the Cenozoic Era?

• It began 66 million years ago and continues to the present.

• It began 250 million years ago and ended 66 million years ago.

• It began 500 million years ago and ended 250 million years ago.

• It began 100 million years ago and continues to the present.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is the significance of the Devonian period in the evolution of life?

• It is known as the 'Age of Reptiles' and marks the first appearance of mammals.

• It is known as the 'Age of Fishes' and marks the first appearance of amphibians.

• It is known as the 'Age of Insects' and marks the first appearance of birds.

• It is known as the 'Age of Plants' and marks the first appearance of flowering plants.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the geological time scale?

• A system of chronological dating that relates geological strata to time.

• A method for measuring the depth of geological layers.

• A technique used to predict future geological events.

• A classification system for different types of rocks.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

How many millions of years ago did the earliest amphibians first appear?

• 250 million years ago

• 359 million years ago

• 400 million years ago

• 300 million years ago

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What is the significance of the Phanerozoic Eon in Earth's history?

• It is characterized by abundant fossil evidence and the presence of complex life forms.

• It marks the beginning of the Earth's formation.

• It is known for the dominance of dinosaurs only.

• It represents a time of extreme volcanic activity.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Name the three Eras found in the Phanerozoic Eon.

• Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Paleozoic

• Archeozoic, Proterozoic, Mesozoic

• Cenozoic, Paleozoic, Neoproterozoic

• Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Hadean

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What are the defining characteristics of the Mesozoic Era?

• It is known as the age of mammals, including early primates, and is marked by the formation of Pangaea.

• It is known as the age of reptiles, including dinosaurs, and is marked by the breakup of Pangaea.

• It is characterized by the dominance of flowering plants and the rise of birds.

• It is known for the extensive glaciation and the evolution of amphibians.

What is the most recent Eon in Earth's geologic history?

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

• Phanerozoic

• Paleozoic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4