Index Fossils
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13 Questions
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Question 1
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Q. An organism that no longer exists on Earth is called
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Decayed
Evolved
Extinct
Preserved
Question 2
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Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?
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F
E
B
C
Question 3
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Q. According to the law of superposition, the oldest fossils are found
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At the top of the rock layers
Near the bottom of the rock layers
In the middle of the rock layers
Somewhat near the surface
Question 4
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Q. The best index fossils have which two traits?
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widespread geographically, long lifespan
widespread geographically, short lifespan
specific place, long lifespan
specific place, short lifespan
Question 5
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Q. Index fossils help determine relative age through correlating rock layers.
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True
False
Question 6
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Q. One of the oldest organisms discovered is called a(n) _________.
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dinosaur
micro-organism
trilobite
cast and mold fossil
Question 7
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The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?
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The absolute age of rock layers
The age of fossils
The relative age of rock layers
the super powers of rocks
Question 8
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Q. According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?
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A
B
C
Question 9
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Which rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest?
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F
E
B
A
Question 10
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Q. Which rock layer most likely contains fossils of the most recently evolved organisms?
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1
2
3
4
Question 11
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Q. How old do Paleontologists believe the Earth is?
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2015 years old
3.6 billion years old
4.6 billion years old
4.6 million years old
Question 12
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Q. Which of the following organisms formed last on Earth?
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Jellyfish
Shark
Lizards
Horses
Question 13
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To be considered an index fossil, it had to have lived for a relatively short period of time.
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True
False
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