Earth's History

Quiz
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Geologic time is divided best into units based on:
geologic changes
fossils and rocks
types of trilobites
types of life forms living during certain periods
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The type of Earth material most likely to contain fossils is:
igneous rock
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
native material
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Trilobite that lived for a short period of time and was abundant is an example of a(n):
trace fossil
permineralized fossil
original remain
index fossil
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
7-To learn how Earth’s atmosphere has changed over time scientists study air bubbles in which of the following?
pollen
ice cors
rocks containing uranium
fossils in sedimentary rock
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
8-Rocks and fossils that are similar are found in Asia and Africa. This is evidence of: Continental Drift Fossil Record Law of Superposition Rock Cycle
continental drift
fossil record
law of superposition
rock cycle
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
9-A scientist wants to find the relative age of a rock. He most likely would use: A-radioactive dating B-law of superposition C-the geologic time scale D-ice cores
radioactive dating
law of superposition
the geologic time scale
ice cores
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In which situation will older rock layers lie above younger rock layer?
Rock layers have been overturned by folding - plate tectonics
Erosion has exposed older rocks, and new layers have been deposited
Sedimentary rock layers have remained undisturbed after deposition
Igneous intrusions have cut through layers of sedimentary rock.
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