Geologic Time Answers

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oceans✔ fossilsthe atmosphere

A
oceans
B
✔ fossils
C
the atmosphere
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✔ PrecambrianPaleozoicCenozoic

A
✔ Precambrian
B
Paleozoic
C
Cenozoic
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How are eras and periods of the geologic time scale named?

A
They are named for the places where geologists first described rocks or fossils from that time.
B
Their names are based on the names of scientists who discovered the rocks and fossils.
C
They are named after plants and animals that lived during that time.
D
Their names are based on the number of centuries within that length of time.
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before ✔ after during

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before
B
✔ after
C
during
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From what material did the moon form?

A
material from Earth
B
material from the Sun
C
material from Mars
D
material from comets
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Use the drop-down menus to match each description to the geologic era it describes.

Answers:
Selection 1:Mesozoic
Selection 2:Cenozoic
Selection 3:Paleozoic
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Order these events from oldest (1) to most recent (4).

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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
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1 2 3 ✔ 4

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1
B
2
C
3
D
✔ 4
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✔ 1 2 3 4

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✔ 1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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1 2 ✔ 3 4

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1
B
2
C
✔ 3
D
4
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Use the drop-down menus to match each description to the geologic era it describes.

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Selection 1:Mesozoic
Selection 2:Cenozoic
Selection 3:Paleozoic
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Paleozoic Mesozoic ✔ Cenozoic

A
Paleozoic
B
Mesozoic
C
✔ Cenozoic
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✔ PaleozoicMesozoic Cenozoic

A
✔ Paleozoic
B
Mesozoic
C
Cenozoic

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