
Radioactive Dating and Evolution Evidence

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Biology, Science, Geology
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9th - 10th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a way the geological record supports evolution?
The Earth is old enough for evolution to occur.
Transitional forms connect different groups of organisms.
Fossils show examples of extinction.
Geological layers are uniform worldwide.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main point of contention between Darwin and Lord Kelvin regarding the Earth's age?
The biodiversity of ancient creatures.
The existence of transitional fossils.
The rate of Earth's cooling.
The presence of radioactive elements.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the discovery of radioactivity crucial for supporting evolutionary theory?
It provided evidence for the extinction of dinosaurs.
It helped determine the Earth's true age.
It proved that evolution occurs rapidly.
It showed that fossils are not reliable.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the concept of half-life relate to radioactive materials?
It determines the biodiversity of an area.
It shows the speed of evolution.
It indicates the age of the Earth.
It measures the time for half of the material to decay.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a one-to-one ratio of parent to daughter material indicate in radioactive dating?
The material is at its initial state.
One half-life has passed.
The material is fully decayed.
The deposit is contaminated.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of using different isotopes in radioactive dating?
They eliminate the need for fossil evidence.
They provide a uniform dating method for all deposits.
They allow dating of deposits with varying ages.
They simplify the calculation of half-life.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do geologists use radioactive materials to estimate the age of rock layers?
By measuring the temperature of the rocks.
By comparing the ratio of parent to daughter materials.
By observing the color of the rocks.
By counting the number of fossils present.
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