Geologic Time

Question 1

Fill in the blanks to complete each statement about the age of Earth.

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billion; radiometric

Question 2

⇒ radioactive

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radiometric

Question 3

Order these events from oldest (1) to most recent (4).

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✔ 2; Dense melted material sank to form the core.: 2; Earth’s gravity captured gases to form the first atmosphere.: 4; Dust, rock, and ice were pulled together by gravity.: 1; Less dense material cooled, hardened, and formed the crust.: 3

Question 4

1 2 3 ✔ 4

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✔ 4

Question 5

✔ 1 2 3 4

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✔ 1

Question 6

1 2 ✔ 3 4

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✔ 3

Question 7

Use the drop-down menus to match each description to the geologic era it describes.

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Mesozoic; Cenozoic; Paleozoic

Question 8

Paleozoic Mesozoic ✔ Cenozoic

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✔ Cenozoic

Question 9

✔ PaleozoicMesozoic Cenozoic

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✔ Paleozoic

Question 10

Use the drop-down menus to match each description to the geologic era it describes.

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✔ Mesozoic; Mesozoic; Cenozoic; Paleozoic

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