Geologic Time Quiz

What does a geologist study?

• The earth's history

• The earth's weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What do paleontologists study to learn about the past?

• Fossils

• Plants

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is geologic time based on?

• Study of rocks

• Study of weather

• Study of plants

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Look at the Geologic Time Scale in your notes. What time period lasted from 150 to 200 million years ago?

• Jurassic

• Triassic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Look at the Geologic Time Scale in your notes. What time period lasted from 500 to 550 million years ago?

• Devonian

• Cambrian

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which type of rock from the choices below would most likely contain a fossil?

• Igneous
• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

This Megaladon tooth would be a type of...

• Trace Fossil
• Body Fossil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which type of fossil is this?

• Body Fossil
• Trace Fossil

How old is the earth?

• over 4 thousand years old

• over 4 billion years old

• over 4 million years old

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4