7.10A - Evidence of Earth's Changes Quiz - DOK 3

How does the principle of superposition help scientists understand the history of Earth?

• It shows that older layers of rock are found above younger layers.

• It indicates that younger layers of rock are found above older layers.

• It suggests that all rock layers are the same age.

• It proves that fossils are only found in the oldest rock layers.

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Which of the following is a piece of evidence supporting the theory of plate tectonics?

• The presence of similar fossils on different continents.

• The uniform distribution of earthquakes around the world.

• The consistent climate across all continents.

• The identical rock formations found only in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What reasoning supports the idea that fossils provide evidence of Earth's changes over time?

• Fossils are only found in volcanic rocks.

• Fossils show that the same species have always existed on Earth.

• Fossils indicate that different species lived in different geological periods.

• Fossils are randomly distributed without any pattern.

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How can the movement of tectonic plates affect the distribution of fossils?

• It causes fossils to dissolve in water.

• It can move fossils from one continent to another.

• It prevents fossils from forming.

• It ensures fossils remain in their original location.

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What is the significance of finding marine fossils on mountain tops?

• It suggests that mountains were once underwater.

• It indicates that marine life can survive on land.

• It proves that mountains are older than oceans.

• It shows that marine fossils are not reliable evidence.

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How does the concept of continental drift support the theory of plate tectonics?

• It explains why continents have always been in their current positions.

• It suggests that continents are static and do not move.

• It provides evidence that continents have moved over geological time.

• It shows that continents are shrinking over time.

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What role does the fossil record play in understanding Earth's geological history?

• It shows that all species appeared at the same time.

• It provides evidence of the evolution and extinction of species.

• It indicates that species have never changed.

• It suggests that fossils are not useful for studying Earth's history.

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Why is the study of plate boundaries important in understanding Earth's changes over time?

• Plate boundaries are irrelevant to Earth's changes.

• Plate boundaries help predict weather patterns.

• Plate boundaries are sites of significant geological activity.

• Plate boundaries are only found in oceanic regions.

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How does the distribution of earthquakes provide evidence for plate tectonics?

• Earthquakes occur randomly and do not relate to plate boundaries.

• Earthquakes are concentrated along plate boundaries, indicating movement.

• Earthquakes are evenly distributed across the Earth's surface.

• Earthquakes only occur in the ocean.

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What evidence from rock formations supports the theory of plate tectonics?

• Rock formations are identical across all continents.

• Similar rock formations are found on continents that were once connected.

• Rock formations are only found in the ocean.

• Rock formations do not provide any evidence for plate tectonics.

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