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WorksheetsGeological Evidence
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
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1.
If a fault cuts through multiple layers of rock, which is most likely true?
a)
An earthquake happened after the layers formed.
b)
An earthquake happened before the layers formed.
c)
An earthquake happened at the same time the layers formed.
d)
The timing of an earthquake is unrelated to when the layers formed.
2.
The level of carbon dioxide in an ice core is higher at the top than farther
down. What can most likely be determined from this?
down. What can most likely be determined from this?
a)
A catastrophic event occurred.
b)
The landmass moved further toward the equator.
c)
There was a global cooling period followed by a global warming
period.
period.
d)
There was a global warming period followed by a global cooling
period.
period.
3.
Why are fossils commonly found in sedimentary rocks but not in igneous rocks?
a)
Igneous rocks are formed after sedimentary rocks.
b)
Igneous rocks are not deposited like sedimentary rocks.
c)
Igneous rocks are made up of harder minerals than sedimentary rock.
d)
Igneous rocks are formed from molten rock, while sedimentary rocks are formed from compacted sediments.
4.
Environments have changed over millions of years. Which of these would be best for a scientist to study when investigating these environmental changes?
a)
volcanic deposits
b)
weather forecasts
c)
fossil records
d)
ocean currents
5.
How are igneous rocks formed?
a)
by hardening and cementing of layers of sediments
b)
by cooling and hardening of molten rocks from inside the Earth
c)
when existing rocks change by heat and pressure into new kinds of rocks
6.
Where would fossilized evidence of unicellular organisms most likely be found?
a)
in the deserts of Africa
b)
on the surface of a mountain
c)
in the oceans near the equator
d)
buried deep within layers of rock
7.
Which chemical compound is present in an ice core sample?
a)
carbon dioxide
b)
nitrogen dioxide
c)
carbon monoxide
8.
Around which landforms can scientists most likely find igneous rocks?
a)
cliffs
b)
faults
c)
mountains
d)
volcanoes
9.
In a rock cliff, the rock layers run straight across and then jump up a foot and then run straight across again. What could have most likely caused this?
a)
deposition
b)
erosion
c)
fault
10.
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
a)
by hardening and cementing of layers of sediment
b)
by fossils getting buried in various layers of sediment
c)
by cooling and hardening of hot molten rock from inside the Earth
11.
Which type of rock replaces bone and other hard organic materials to create rock molds of fossils?
a)
metamorphic
b)
sedimentary
c)
extrusive igneous
12.
Paleontologists construct a model of a dinosaur from its fossil bones and teeth. The fossil bones and teeth can help the paleontologists to infer all of the following about the dinosaur except
a)
height of the dinosaur.
b)
type of food the dinosaur ate.
c)
length of the dinosaur
d)
skin color of the dinosaur.
13.
The discovery of fossilized coral reefs on land is evidence that
a)
salt water changes coral into fossils
b)
the reefs formed in a freshwater lake
c)
the sea level has changed over time
d)
coral reefs can form on dry land
14.
Which theory does evidence found in sedimentary rocks best support?
a)
Most organisms from Earth’s history still exist.
b)
Organisms have not changed significantly over time.
c)
All organisms from Earth’s history have become extinct.
d)
Organisms have evolved from simple to complex forms.
15.
Which data is most likely to be obtained by studying ice cores?
a)
minerals found in the geosphere
b)
amount of water in the hydrosphere
c)
oxygen concentration in the atmosphere
16.
What can ice cores most accurately tell you about Earth’s history for a given location?
a)
the climate at that time
b)
the plants that grew at that time
c)
the animals that lived at that time
17.
The discovery of the theory of continental drift led to the subsequent discovery of which theory?
a)
theory of relativity
b)
theory of superposition
c)
theory of plate tectonics
18.
Where is evidence most often found to represent a record of Earth’s history?
a)
air, lava, and fossils
b)
water, air, and rocks
c)
lava, water, and ice cores
d)
rocks, fossils, and ice cores
19.
Rock layers with seashells are found on top of a mountain much higher than sea level. Which most likely caused this?
a)
deposition
b)
erosion
c)
fault
20.
Which characteristic of an index fossil makes it most useful in relative dating of rock layers and other fossils?
a)
They are found only in a few areas.
b)
Their existence on Earth was brief.
c)
They are preserved in perfect condition
d)
They are usually found in certain kinds of rock.
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