WorksheetsEarth Science SOL Review Sheet #11: Paleontology
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of these is MOST LIKELY a sedimentary rock?
In which type of environment were the sediments that formed these sedimentary rock layers most likely deposited?
glacial
mountainous
marine
terrestrial
During which era were the dinosaurs the dominant life form on Earth
Paleozoic
Cenozoic
Precambrian
Mesozoic
Which statement gives an accurate age relationship for the bedrock in the cross section?
Intrusion A is younger than intrusion C
Intrusion C is younger than intrusion B
Intrusion B is younger than intrusion A
intrusion C is older than layer E
The most obvious (easily seen) buried erosional surface is found between rock units--
A & B
D & F
C & D
E & H
What does the presence of this fossil suggest about the area during the Devonian?
swamp
desert
marine
polar
Which rock type is the oldest?
This sample was originally 100% radioactive material. If the half-life of the radioactive material is 100 years, what is the age of the sample?
1,000 years
2,000 years
3,000 years
4,000 years
During which era did man first appear?
Paleozoic Era
Cenozoic Era
Precambrian Time
Mesozoic Era
What is the estimated age of the Earth?
4.5 billion years
4.6 billion years
4.5 million years
4.6 million years
