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Geologic Time And Fossils
Test Description: I can explain how to use rocks and fossils to determine major events in Earth’s history. I can use fossils as a way to put geologic events in order.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The suffix -zoic means
A
old or ancient
B
middle
C
animal life
D
recent or new
2) The prefix -paleo means
A
animal life
B
middle
C
old or ancient
D
recent or new
3) In undisturbed sedimentary rocks, each layer is older than the one above it and younger than the one one below it. This is known as the Law of
A
rocks
B
superman
C
layers
D
superposition
4) The prefix meso- means
A
old or ancient
B
recent or new
C
middle
D
animal life
5) The remains of ancient plants or animals (or their impressions) that have been preserved are called
A
sediments
B
minerals
C
fossils
D
rocks
6) The prefix ceno- means
A
old or ancient
B
animal life
C
middle
D
recent or new
7) The geologic time scale is a representation of
A
Earth's history; major events as told by rocks fossils
B
only a record of Earth's physical/land features
C
your personal timeline
D
only when the dinosaurs roamed Earth
8) The Mesozoic Era is known as the Age of
A
mammals
B
homo sapiens
C
reptiles/dinosaurs
9) When an organism dies and decays, and a fossilized impression forms, this is called a fossil
A
cast
B
mold
C
trace
10) If the space (impression) an organism leaves behind is filled in with rock/minerals, then it is called a
A
mold
B
trace
C
cast
11) Scientists believe the age of Earth is approximately
A
200,000 years old
B
2.6 billion years old
C
4.6 million years old
D
4.6 billion years old
12) The Cenozoic Era is known as the Age of
A
mammals
B
reptiles/dinosaurs
C
homo Sapiens
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