Kirby Geologic Time Scale 2024

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In which time period are we currently living? Precambrian Time, Paleozoic Era, Mesozoic Era, Cenozoic Era

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Cenozoic Era

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Ancient bacteria called stromatolites are one of the oldest species on Earth. In what Era did they first appear?

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Precambrian

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Dinosaurs, small mammals, and birds are found in this time period.

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Mesozoic

Front

What are fossils that are abundant, easily recognizable, short lived, and widespread called?

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Index fossils

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Preserved remains of plants and animals from the remote past are called?

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Fossils

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The Law of Superposition states

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Younger rocks layers are on top of older rock layers

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Which era was the longest, taking up about 90% of geologic time?

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Precambrian

Front

Mr. Kirby is older than his sister, this is an example of?

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Relative age dating

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What divides the Eras on the Geologic Time Scale?

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Mass extinctions

Front

The end of the Mesozoic Era was most likely caused by?

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An asteroid impacted the Earth