Evolution, Genetics & Earth History Review - Part 3 (8.E.2.1)
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The diagram shows fossils and rock features. How does intrusion X compare to the ages of the other rock layers and fossils in this geologic column?
Intrusion X is older than layers Y and Z.
Intrusion X is younger than all the layers.
Intrusion X is older than the clam and broadleaf fossils.
Intrusion X is younger than the broadleaf and fern fossils.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram shows fossils and rock features. Which is younger than the clam fossil?
layer Z
broadleaf
intrusion X
reptile bone
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A rock sample is arranged in four undisturbed layers, W, X, Y and Z, as shown in the diagram.
Which is most likely true about the layers according to the law of superposition?
W is the oldest rock layer and Z is the youngest rock layer.
W is the youngest rock layer and Z is the oldest rock layer.
X is the youngest rock layer and W is the oldest rock layer.
X is the oldest rock layer and Y is the oldest rock layer.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The rock layers shown were dated using the radioactive decay method.
If the layers have been undisturbed, which best represents their arrangement from bottom to top?
W, X, Y, Z
X, Y, W, Z
Z, W, Y, X
Z, Y, X, W
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Fossils were discovered in four different sedimentary rock layers as shown below.
Which best describes the age of the fish relative to the age of the fern and the age of the shell?
The fish is older than both the fern and the shell.
The fish is younger than both the fern and the shell.
The fish is older than the fern, but younger than the shell.
The fish is younger than the fern, but older than the shell.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram shows a cross-section of several rock layers and geological features.
Based on the diagram, which is true?
Layer U is the oldest.
Layer Z is the youngest.
Layer T is older than layer S.
Layer X is older than layer Y.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram shows fossils from different eras of geologic time.
Which index fossil would indicate the oldest rock?
Venericardia planicosta
Nerinea trinodosa
Paradoxides pinus
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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