23-24 Unit 3 Chapter 2 Review

By studying rocks and fossils, geologists can make ____________ about the environment of a place in the past.

• Inferences

• Predictions

• Opinions

• Ideas

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What does the presence of sedimentary rock layers indicate about an environment's history?

• The environment has remained unchanged over time.

• Sedimentary rock cannot be found in the same location.

• The environment in that location has changed over time.

• Sedimentary rock only forms in dry, undisturbed areas.

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A fossilized fish is found in a cave. What does this tell you about the cave?

• It was once a hot, dry place.

• All of the fish in the cave died.

• The cave was once underwater.

• Fish did not belong in the cave.

A geologist noticed that an environment has been a swamp for hundreds of years. This environment is considered to be ______.

• ever-changing

• stable

• new

• old

Based on the diagram, which layer was deposited first?

• Limestone

• Sandstone

• Shale

• Both limestone and shale

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According to the diagram, which fossil is the oldest?

• Dinosaurs

• Trilobites

• Early horses

• Armored fish

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Geologist didn't find any fossils in rock layer H. What can be inferred about the environment where layer H was formed?

• The environment was hot and dry for all living things that once lived in this location.

• The environment was perfect for all living things to live during one period in time.

• There were times when the environment was too extreme for any living things to live in this location.

• The environment was cold and dry for all living things that once lived in this location.

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What is mudstone primarily made of?

• Sand

• Silt

• Clay

• Limestone

What type of environment does mudstone form in?

• River

• Floodplain

• River delta

• Shallow ocean

Fossils are very commonly found in which type of sedimentary rock? Select the 2 correct answers.

• Granite

• Mudstone

• Basalt

• Marble

• Siltstone

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