Geology/History of Earth

What is the study of the dynamics and physical history of the Earth called?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Geology

• Astronomy

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Which science deals with the rocks of which the Earth is composed?

• Physics

• Geology

• Meteorology

• Oceanography

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During which period did the Earth form according to the diagram?

• Cambrian

• Archean

• Proterozoic

• Holocene

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What is the time span of the Holocene period according to the diagram?

• 5.3 million years ago

• 1.8 million years ago

• 23 million years ago

• 10,000 years ago

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What is the main focus of geology?

• Studying the universe

• Studying the Earth's atmosphere

• Studying the Earth's physical history and changes

• Studying marine life

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Which period is labeled as 23 million years ago?

• Miocene

• Pliocene

• Eocene

• Oligocene

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Which period is labeled as 56.0 million years ago?

• Eocene

• Paleocene

• Oligocene

• Miocene

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What is found in the rock layers along with the fossilized animal remains?

• fossilized Water

• fossilized Air

• fossilized Mr. Lund

• fossilized Plants

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Which layer in the diagram is the youngest?

• The top layer

• The middle layer

• The bottom layer

• The second layer

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What does the fossil record help scientists understand?

• The future of technology

• The history of life on earth

• The history of art

• The history of music

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