

Mass Extinction and Fossil Record
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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
Why is the fossil record important in studying biodiversity?
It shows the current biodiversity.
It helps in predicting future biodiversity.
It only records extinct species.
It is used to measure the age of the Earth.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a fossil?
A plant that has turned into stone.
A type of rock formed from lava.
The remains of an organism preserved in rock.
A living organism preserved in ice.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a transitional fossil?
A fossil that shows a direct ancestor of humans.
A fossil that shows the evolution of a species over time.
A fossil that is found in multiple locations.
A fossil that is incomplete.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the fossil record reveal about Earth's history?
It only shows the history of human evolution.
It reveals the biodiversity and mass extinctions of the past.
It predicts volcanic eruptions.
It shows the Earth's future climate.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many global mass extinctions are recorded in the fossil record?
Three
Five
Ten
Seven
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What typically follows a mass extinction event?
A permanent loss of all species.
A decrease in biodiversity.
A period of no evolutionary change.
An increase in biodiversity as new species evolve.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of mass extinctions in Earth's history?
They have no significant impact on biodiversity.
They create opportunities for new species to evolve.
They lead to a permanent loss of species.
They only affect marine life.
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