MS LS4 6

Which evidence found in fossils supports that an ice age occurred during a particular time period?

• fern fossils

• glacial sediments

• high oxygen levels

Which term refers to the classification of organisms in an ordered system that indicates natural relationships?

• taxonomy

• tectonics

• geology

• biology

Organisms who are evolutionarily closer are most likely found at which taxonomic level?

• Kingdom

• Phylum

• Family

• Order

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Evolution can best be described as which type of change?

• absolute change

• extreme change

• gradual change

Which is true about fossils?

• Fossils provide the evidence for the Law of Gravity.

• Fossils provide the evidence for the Laws of Motion.

• Fossils provide the evidence for the Theory of Evolution.

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Evelyn, Aiden, and Michael are examining a geological cross-section for their science project. Based on the Law of Superposition, which rock layer in the diagram is the oldest?

• F

• E

• B

• A

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During a school trip to a museum, Luna, William, and Daniel saw a variety of fossils. The guide explained that scientists use a certain type of dating to determine the age of one fossil compared to another. What is this type of dating called?

• Relative

• Carbon

• Absolute

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During a field trip, Aria, Arjun, and Benjamin found a fossil in a rock layer. Which type of fossil best helps them determine the relative age of that rock layer?

• trace fossil

• index fossil

• radioactive fossil

• unconformity fossil

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Anika found a rock near the shore of a lake. She learned that it was formed from smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of the lake millions of years ago. What type of rock did Anika find?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

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During a field trip, Benjamin, Mia, and Charlotte were examining a sedimentary rock formation. According to the law of superposition, they noted that the oldest fossils would be found 

• At the top of the rock layers

• Near the bottom of the rock layers

• In the middle of the rock layers

• Somewhat near the surface

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