Geologic Time Scale Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary focus of a geologist?
Studying sever weather
Studying the Earth's crust
Studying weather patterns
Studying ocean currents
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of geology deals with sedimentary rock layers?
Paleontology
Stratigraphy
Geochemistry
Volcanology
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Law of Superposition state?
Older rocks are always on top
Younger rocks are found on top of older rocks
All rocks are the same age
Rocks can be dated using fossils
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is relative age?
The exact age of a rock
The age of a rock compared to another rock
The age of a rock in millions of years
The age of a fossil
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a disturbance that can affect rock layers?
B
E
A
C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are index fossils used for?
To determine the absolute age of rocks
To indicate boundaries in geological time
To study weather patterns
To measure the thickness of rock layers
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which characteristic is NOT associated with index fossils?
Easily recognizable
Abundant
Long lifespan
Wide geographic distribution
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