Geological and Biological Evolution Quiz

What significant discovery did Carlos Jaramillo and his team make in Panama?

• A fossilized dinosaur egg

• A rare species of bird

• A jawbone of an ancient horse

• A complete skeleton of a saber-toothed tiger

What was the primary consequence of the formation of the land bridge between North and South America?

• A massive exchange of animal species between the continents

• The creation of a new ocean

• The isolation of North America from the rest of the world

• The extinction of all native species in South America

Which animals are mentioned as having migrated from North America to South America?

• Elephants and lions

• Jaguars and camels

• Penguins and polar bears

• Kangaroos and koalas

Which geological process is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

• Erosion by wind and water

• Volcanic eruptions

• Churning currents within molten rocks

• The gravitational pull of the moon

How do tectonic plates affect the Earth's surface?

• They make the oceans disappear

• They cause the Earth to spin faster

• They create new species of plants

• They lead to earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain formation