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Which theory best explains how an asteroid impact resulted in the extinction of the dinosaurs
In undisturbed layers of sedimentary rock, the lowest layers contain the older rocks.
The island drifted from a tropical region to its present location
They contain evidence of change in the atmospheric composition over time.
They correlate the existence of life on earth with geologic events
all of the fossils show similar structures to that of the modern horse
the continents of Earth are continually moving
The collision caused dense clouds to form, and resulted in a global drop in temperature
1.25 grams
How much of an isotope's 20 grams will be left after 24 years if the isotope's half-life is six years.
In undisturbed layers of sedimentary rock, the lowest layers contain the older rocks.
The island drifted from a tropical region to its present location
They contain evidence of change in the atmospheric composition over time.
They correlate the existence of life on earth with geologic events
all of the fossils show similar structures to that of the modern horse
the continents of Earth are continually moving
The collision caused dense clouds to form, and resulted in a global drop in temperature
1.25 grams
Which best explains how geologic time scales can help scientists study the evolution of life on Earth?
In undisturbed layers of sedimentary rock, the lowest layers contain the older rocks.
The island drifted from a tropical region to its present location
They contain evidence of change in the atmospheric composition over time.
They correlate the existence of life on earth with geologic events
all of the fossils show similar structures to that of the modern horse
the continents of Earth are continually moving
The collision caused dense clouds to form, and resulted in a global drop in temperature
1.25 grams
Which statement best describes the law of superposition?
In undisturbed layers of sedimentary rock, the lowest layers contain the older rocks.
The island drifted from a tropical region to its present location
They contain evidence of change in the atmospheric composition over time.
They correlate the existence of life on earth with geologic events
all of the fossils show similar structures to that of the modern horse
the continents of Earth are continually moving
The collision caused dense clouds to form, and resulted in a global drop in temperature
1.25 grams
What would a scientist conclude from discovering fossils of warm-weather plants in a cold climate
In undisturbed layers of sedimentary rock, the lowest layers contain the older rocks.
The island drifted from a tropical region to its present location
They contain evidence of change in the atmospheric composition over time.
They correlate the existence of life on earth with geologic events
all of the fossils show similar structures to that of the modern horse
the continents of Earth are continually moving
The collision caused dense clouds to form, and resulted in a global drop in temperature
1.25 grams
Which would indicate that a series of fossils represent the evolution of the horse?
In undisturbed layers of sedimentary rock, the lowest layers contain the older rocks.
The island drifted from a tropical region to its present location
They contain evidence of change in the atmospheric composition over time.
They correlate the existence of life on earth with geologic events
all of the fossils show similar structures to that of the modern horse
the continents of Earth are continually moving
The collision caused dense clouds to form, and resulted in a global drop in temperature
1.25 grams
Which best describes how ice cores are important to the study of geologic history?
In undisturbed layers of sedimentary rock, the lowest layers contain the older rocks.
The island drifted from a tropical region to its present location
They contain evidence of change in the atmospheric composition over time.
They correlate the existence of life on earth with geologic events
all of the fossils show similar structures to that of the modern horse
the continents of Earth are continually moving
The collision caused dense clouds to form, and resulted in a global drop in temperature
1.25 grams
What do earthquakes tell scientists about the history of the planet?
In undisturbed layers of sedimentary rock, the lowest layers contain the older rocks.
The island drifted from a tropical region to its present location
They contain evidence of change in the atmospheric composition over time.
They correlate the existence of life on earth with geologic events
all of the fossils show similar structures to that of the modern horse
the continents of Earth are continually moving
The collision caused dense clouds to form, and resulted in a global drop in temperature
1.25 grams
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