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- 1. Multiple Choice
The preserved remains of an organism from long ago is called a ___________
stratum
clast
fossil
relative age
- 2. Multiple Choice
The __________of rocks is the numerical age and real age of rocks.
relative age
half-life
absolute age
earth age
- 3. Multiple Choice
The moon was made from a piece of _________ .
Moon
Earth
radioactive rocks
rock
- 4. Multiple Choice
According to the law of superposition, the oldest fossils are foundAt the top of the rock layersNear the bottom of the rock layersIn the middle of the rock layersSomewhat near the surface - 5. Multiple Choice
Earth is about _________ billion years old.
4.2
4.3
4.5
4.6
- 6. Multiple Choice
The ______________ was made from a piece of _______________ during the time Earth was being created.
Earth : Moon
Moon : Earth
Earth : Earth
Moon : Moon
- 7. Multiple Choice
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
cooling and hardening of lava
applied heat and pressure
compacting and cementing of sediments
melting of rock
- 8. Multiple ChoiceFossils give us evidence about which of the following?plants and animals that lived long agohow weathering and erosion break down rocksthe other planets in our solar systemthe transfer of energy from one form to another
- 9. Multiple Choice
What happens when a species become extinct?
All of its members have died.
Only a few of its members are still living.
The animals can no longer lay eggs.
All of its members move to another place.
- 10. Multiple Choice
A fossil animal has a mouth full of sharp, pointed teeth, what can you infer about the animal?
The animal ate fruits and vegetables.
The organism is a plant.
The animal did not live on land.
The animal ate meat.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What does each layer of rock represent?
a period of time
a different type of stone
an intrusion
a fault
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which layer is the oldest?
A
B
C
D
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich is younger: A or D?ADBoth are the same
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