Rock Strata/Fossil Test

What is the difference between endangered and extinct species?

• Endangered species are no longer exist, while extinct species are at risk of extinction.

• Endangered species are at risk of extinction, while extinct species no longer exist.

• Endangered species are those that have been recently discovered, while extinct species are those that are still being studied.

• Endangered species are those that are thriving, while extinct species are those that are endangered.

What is the significance of rock strata in understanding Earth's history?

• They provide a record of geological events and life forms over time.

• They are used to predict future geological events.

• They indicate the presence of water on other planets.

• They are solely composed of fossilized remains.

What are the three main types of rocks?

• Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

• Granite, limestone, and sandstone.

• Basalt, clay, and chalk.

• Quartzite, shale, and pumice.

Which type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Volcanic rock

A species of animals that once lived on Earth but which no longer exists is called __________.

• Extinct

• Endangered

• Evolved

• Adapted

Rock layers are called __________.

• strata

• sediments

• layers

• rocks

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Volcanic rock

What is the term for the layers of rock that are formed over time?

• Stratification

• Sedimentation

• Erosion

• Lithification

What is rock strata?

• stacked up layers of sedimentary rock

• a type of igneous rock

• a geological time period

• a mineral composition

A person that studies the forms of life existing in prehistoric times by investigating fossils is known as a __________.

• Paleontologist

• Archaeologist

• Geologist

• Anthropologist