Fossils and Geologic Time Scale

Fossils and Geologic Time Scale

7th - 9th Grade

15 Qs

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Fossils and Geologic Time Scale

Fossils and Geologic Time Scale

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is an example of relative age dating?

Saying you are older than your sister.

Saying you were born in 2000.

Saying you are the same age as your friend.

Saying you graduated high school in 2015.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a fossil?

The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

A type of rock formed from volcanic activity.

A living organism found in modern ecosystems.

A mineral that has been crystallized over time.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is an index fossil?

A fossil that is used to define and identify a particular time period.

A fossil that is found in multiple geological layers.

A fossil that is unique to a specific location.

A fossil that is used for dating rocks based on their size.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the Law of Superposition state?

Younger rock layers are on top of older rock layers.

Older rock layers are on top of younger rock layers.

Rock layers are arranged randomly without any order.

All rock layers are of equal age.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How can sedimentary rock layers help in dating fossils?

They often contain fossils that can be used to determine the relative ages of the layers.

They are formed from volcanic activity which can be dated using radiometric methods.

They are always older than igneous rocks, providing a clear timeline.

They contain minerals that can be used to date the Earth itself.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are scientists who study fossils called?

Paleontologists

Geologists

Archaeologists

Biologists

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the fossil record provide evidence for?

The history of life on Earth.

The future of climate change.

The development of human technology.

The migration patterns of modern animals.

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