Cosmic Calendar and Earth's History

Cosmic Calendar and Earth's History

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explains the cosmic calendar, compressing 13.8 billion years into a single year. It covers the formation of the Milky Way, the solar system, and the evolution of life on Earth. Key events include the oxygenation of the atmosphere, the development of the ozone layer, and the evolution of mammals and humans. The video highlights the impact of a genetic mutation that led to the growth of the human neocortex, ultimately affecting all life on Earth.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the cosmic calendar represent the history of the universe?

Each year represents a billion years.

Each month represents a billion years.

Each hour represents a billion years.

Each day represents a billion years.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the Milky Way galaxy begin to form on the cosmic calendar?

December 26th

August 31st

March 15th

January 1st

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event occurred on August 31st in the cosmic calendar?

Creation of the ozone layer

Birth of the Sun

Emergence of mammals

Formation of the Milky Way

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the tiny creatures that emerged on September 21st contribute to Earth's atmosphere?

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Methane

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of the oxygenation of Earth's atmosphere?

Emergence of mammals

Formation of the Milky Way

Creation of the ozone layer

Birth of the Sun

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the first mammals evolve on the cosmic calendar?

New Year's Eve

August 31st

September 21st

December 26th

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new feature did mammals bring to life on Earth?

Carbon dioxide

Ozone layer

Photosynthesis

Neocortex

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