ESS.8.1.1 - Note Review

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does the law of superposition state about the age of fossils in rock layers?
The oldest fossils are found near the bottom of the rock layers.
Fossils are randomly distributed throughout the rock layers.
The youngest fossils are found at the bottom of the rock layers.
Fossils are only found in the topmost layers of rock.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the Law of Superposition in geology?
It helps scientists determine the relative age of rock layers.
It explains the formation of sedimentary rocks.
It describes the process of erosion in geological formations.
It outlines the types of minerals found in rocks.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the significance of the Cambrian explosion in the geologic time scale?
It marks the first appearance of dinosaurs on Earth.
It signifies the end of the Ice Age.
It marks a significant increase in the diversity of life forms on Earth, occurring around 541 million years ago.
It indicates the formation of the first land plants.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How do fossils contribute to our understanding of the geologic time scale?
Fossils provide evidence of the types of organisms that existed at different times, helping to establish the timeline of life on Earth.
Fossils are used to date rocks and determine their age based on their mineral content.
Fossils are primarily used to identify the chemical composition of ancient soils.
Fossils help in predicting future geological events based on past occurrences.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How can you determine the relative age of different fossils found in sedimentary rock layers?
By comparing their positions in the rock layers; for example, if a fish fossil is found above a fern fossil, the fish is younger than the fern.
By analyzing the chemical composition of the fossils.
By using radiometric dating techniques on the fossils themselves.
By examining the size of the fossils, with larger fossils being older.
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which animal is considered the youngest in a given fossil site?
The mammoth is the youngest animal in site 1.
The dinosaur is the youngest animal in site 1.
The bird is the youngest animal in site 1.
The saber-toothed cat is the youngest animal in site 1.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How can the position of a fossil in rock layers indicate its age?
Fossils found in lower layers are generally older than those found in higher layers due to the process of sedimentation.
Fossils found in higher layers are generally older than those found in lower layers due to erosion.
The age of a fossil is determined solely by its size, not its position in rock layers.
Fossils can be dated accurately regardless of their position in rock layers.
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