Correlation

An organism that no longer exists on Earth is called

• Decayed
• Evolved
• Extinct
• Preserved

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

The best index fossils have which two traits?

• widespread geographically, long lifespan
• widespread geographically, short lifespan
• specific place, long lifespan
• specific place, short lifespan

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

One of the oldest organisms discovered is called a(n) _________.

• dinosaur
• micro-organism
• trilobite
• cast and mold fossil

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which fossil makes the best index fossil?

• Fossil 1
• Fossil 2
• Fossil 3
• None follow all of the rules

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What is a fossil that is useful for dating and correlating the strata in which it is found?

• a petrified fossil
• a trace fossil
• a cast fossil
• an index fossil

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What can we learn from fossils?

• How earthquakes formed.
• How erosion changed mountains
• How Earth's magnetic field was formed
• How Earth's environment has changed

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What was probably the first organism on Earth?

• Plants
• Alligators
• Bacteria
• Fish

Which letter best represents an index fossil?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which letter best represents an index fossil?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What letter represents the most recent geologic activity?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2