Ch 1 Lesson 1 History

What is the definition of "Era"?

• A long and distinct period of time or history

• A type of fossil

• A small artifact

• A precise measurement

What does "Archaeology" study?

• Stars and planets

• Ancient human history through artifacts

• Marine life

• Modern technology

Which of the following best describes an "Artifact"?

• A natural rock formation

• An object made by a human being, typically of cultural or historical interest

• A type of dinosaur

• A scientific theory

What is "Paleontology" the study of?

• Plants

• study of ancient life through fossils

• Weather patterns

• Human anatomy

What is a "Fossil"?

• a living organism

• a modern tool

• a type of mineral

• a plant or animal remains that have been preserved from an earlier time

What does "Anthropology" focus on?

• The study of human societies and cultures

• The study of stars

• The study of plants

• The study of rocks

What is a "Species"?

• a class of individuals with similar physical characteristics

• A type of rock

• A historical artifact

• A weather pattern

What does "Integral" mean?

• Unimportant

• Essential or necessary for completeness

• A type of fossil

• A small part

How long is a "Decade"?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 50 years

What does "Precise" mean?

• Roughly estimated

• Exact and accurate

• Very large

• Very small