Geologic Time

Question 1

The table shows index fossils.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Life forms existed during the Cambrian period.

Question 2

What information does the geologic time scale provide about Earth's history?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The sequence and timing of major events in Earth's history

Question 3

Study the geologic time scale.The Eocene period exists in Earth’s history around 34 MYA. What could a scientist do to determine what era the Eocene period belongs to on the geologic time scale?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

study information related to the Cenozoic era

Question 4

What does the geologic time scale confirm about the Cretaceous period?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It ended during the Mesozoic era.

Question 5

Which evidence is most likely used to indicate the beginning of solar system formation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Materials were pulled together by gravity.

Question 6

What caused Earth's oceans to begin forming during Precambrian Time?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Water vapor condensed as Earth's surface cooled

Question 7

Which evidence supports the claim that Earth’s continents formed during Precambrian time?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Earth’s surface cooled, causing rocks to cool and harden.

Question 8

Which unit of geologic time began 65.5 million years ago and continues to the present?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Cenozoic era

Question 9

Study the graph about oxygen content of Earth’s atmosphere.Which describes oxygen content as Earth evolved over time?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Oxygen levels stay above 15 percent starting 200 million years ago

Question 10

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Revolt · Accepted Answer

The first flowering plants were introduced toward the end of the Mesozoic era.

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