
Geologic Time Scale and Fossils Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the geologic time scale represent?
The history of human civilization
Earth’s 4.6 billion year history
The history of the solar system
The lifespan of rocks
2.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Rock layers (strata) are most useful for:
(a)
Determining Earth’s exact age
Measuring earthquakes
Predicting weather
3.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to the law of superposition, the
(a) is the oldest layer in an undisturbed rock strata.
The top layer
The middle layer
All are the same age
4.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A fossil is
(a)
A type of mineral
A crystal formation
An igneous intrusion
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of rock is most likely to contain fossils?
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
All of the above
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of the geologic time scale?
To predict natural disasters
To organize Earth’s history into manageable units
To measure earthquakes
To create maps of rock layers
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do scientists divide Earth’s history into eras, periods, and epochs instead of one long timeline?
To make it easier to study and show major changes
To show Earth’s exact age
To measure earthquake strength
To predict future events
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