Review Game Zone
Flash Cards
(current)
Games
Teachers
Search
Ch. 9 And 10 2015-2016 Part 1
Test Description: 2015-2016 test covering ch 9 and 10 multiple choice portion only
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Fossils are traces, remains, or evidence of
A
sunlight
B
sediments
C
living things
D
volcanic eruptions
2) Rock fossils form
A
in all types of rocks
B
most frequently in igneous rock
C
most frequently in sedimentary rock
D
in petrified wood
3) The body of a large prehistoric animal, such as a mammoth, complete with bones, muscle, skin, and hair, might be found preserved in
A
tree rings
B
amber
C
ice
D
cast fossils
4) Two types of rock fossils are
A
preserved original remains and fossils formed in rock
B
fossils formed in amber and fossils formed in tar
C
cast fossils and mold fossils
D
plant remains and ice cores
5) The oldest layer in an undisturbed sedimentary bed is usually
A
on the bottom
B
the largest
C
the smallest
D
on the top
6) Which statement best describes how Earth changes over time?
A
Earth changes very rarely.
B
Earth is constantly changing.
C
Earth has never changed.
D
Earth is always changing rapidly.
7) Why don't igneous rocks contain fossils?
A
All igneous rocks formed before plant and animal life existed on Earth.
B
Igneous rocks cool too quickly while forming and are therefore not dense enough.
C
Igneous rocks generally formed in cooler areas of Earth where no life existed.
D
The high temperature of the molten rock from which igneous rock forms destroys any trace of plants or animals.
8) The original remains of a small insect may be found preserved in
A
cast fossils
B
rock
C
tree rings
D
amber
9) Igneous rock that cuts through sedimentary layers is always
A
the same age as the layers of sediment on top of it
B
older than the layers of sediment it cuts through
C
older than the layers of sediment on top of it
D
younger than the layers of sediment it cuts through
10) Scientists can collect samples of the atmosphere from as long as 530,000 years ago by taking
A
cast fossils
B
carbon films
C
ice cores
D
tree rings
11) In order to form a cast fossil, minerals must fill a
A
mold fossil
B
living organism
C
decaying organism
D
carbon film
12) The age of an event or object compared with other events or objects is called its
A
absolute age
B
half-life
C
fossil age
D
relative age
13) What connection can be made between a fossilized organism and the rock in which it is fossilized?
A
The organism lived during the time the rock formed
B
The organism lived in the rock as it formed.
C
The organism was extinct by the time the rock formed
D
The organism must have lived after the rock formed
14) In order to preserve original remains, a substance must be able to
A
keep air and organisms from reaching the remains
B
make a stone copy of the remains before they decay
C
keep rock from reaching the remains
D
make a mold of the remains before they decay
15) A fossil of a dinosaur's footprint is an example of a(n)
A
original remain
B
mold fossil
C
trace fossil
D
carbon film
16) Which of the following is a renewable resource?
A
uranium
B
oil
C
coal
D
wind
17) Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
A
sunlight
B
water
C
coal
D
trees
18) What is a drawback to using fossil fuels to produce energy?
A
They are expensive to obtain.
B
They produce air and water pollution.
C
They leave waste that must be stored.
D
They do not produce much heat.
19) What natural resource is used to make plastic?
A
plants
B
minerals
C
oil
D
metal
20) One way to practice conservation in everyday life is to reuse
A
electricity
B
minerals
C
plastic bags
D
coal
*select an answer for all questions
Check Results & Get Answers
Play Games with the Questions Above
Teachers: Create FREE classroom games with your questions
Click for more info!
©2007-2024
ReviewGameZone.com
|
About
|
Privacy
|
Contact
|
Terms
|
Site Map
WAIT! Find what you needed?
×
Still Looking for the Answers?
Have Another Question?
Play a Review Game with These Questions?
Want to Make Your Own Test Like This One?