Journey Through Earth's History (Part 2)

What is the primary method scientists use to date fossils?

• Carbon dating

• Stratigraphy

• Radiometric dating

• Comparative anatomy

Which era is known as the "Age of Dinosaurs"?

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

• Precambrian

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What event marks the end of the Cretaceous period and the extinction of the dinosaurs?

• A massive volcanic eruption

• An asteroid impact

• A rapid climate change

• A pandemic among dinosaur populations

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During which era did mammals become the dominant land animals?

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

• Precambrian

What is the significance of the fossil record?

• It provides evidence of past life forms and their evolution.

• It is used to predict future geological events.

• It shows the history of human civilization.

• It is a record of all living species on Earth today.

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Which of the following is NOT a mass extinction event?

• Permian-Triassic extinction event

• Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event

• Devonian extinction event

• Cambrian-Ordovician extinction event

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How did mammals evolve during the Mesozoic era?

• They remained small and nocturnal.

• They became the dominant predators.

• They evolved into marine species.

• They did not exist during the Mesozoic.

What is the primary cause of mass extinctions according to most scientists?

• Evolutionary competition among species

• Meteorite impacts and volcanic eruptions

• The emergence of humans

• Global warming

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Which geological era is the oldest?

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

• Precambrian

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How does climate change affect biodiversity on Earth?

• It has no significant effect.

• It increases biodiversity by creating new habitats.

• It decreases biodiversity through habitat destruction and changing ecosystems.

• It only affects marine life.

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