History of Earth & Oceans Review

How long ago did Earth form?

• 4.5 billion years ago

• 10 trillion years ago

• 7 million years ago

• 2022 years ago

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What method do we use to determine the age of Earth and other rocks?

• Fossil stratum

• Radioactive decay

• Density analysis

• Dendrochronology

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS1-6

The increasing presence of what gas in the atmosphere allowed for life forms to rapidly evolve 3 billion years ago?

• CO₂ (carbon dioxide)

• Fe

• O₂ (oxygen)

• N (nitrogen)

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 97%

• 70%

• 50%

• 15%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How many oceans are there?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which ocean is the largest?

• Pacific

• Atlantic

• Arctic

• Southern

• Indian

Which ocean is the smallest?

• Pacific

• Atlantic

• Arctic

• Southern

• Indian

Which ocean is the youngest?

• Pacific

• Atlantic

• Arctic

• Southern

• Indian

Which ocean is the warmest?

• Pacific

• Atlantic

• Arctic

• Southern

• Indian

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which ocean is the coldest?

• Pacific

• Atlantic

• Arctic

• Southern

• Indian