Earth's History (Grade 7)
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Earth's History
1.
According to the geologic time scale, what is the current period called?
- Cretaceous
- Jurassic
- Triassic
- Quaternary
2.
What are the major subdivisions of geologic time, in order from longest to shortest time?
- Eons, eras, periods, epochs
- Epochs, eons, eras, periods
- Eras, eons, epochs, periods
- Periods, eras, eons, epochs
3.
The principle that states geologic changes occur over long periods of time is
- the threshold theory.
- catastrophism.
- gradualism.
- the feedback mechanism.
4.
In which era did the first fish appear?
- Carboniferous
- Paleozoic
- Mesozoic
- Permian
5.
Pangaea began to break up into continents during the
- Tertiary Period.
- Precambrian Era.
- Mesozoic Era.
- Cenozoic Era.
6.
Dinosaurs became extinct at the end of the
- Cretaceous period.
- Triassic period.
- Carboniferous period.
- Permian period.
7.
Hutton's observations of the nature of the development of sandstone would be an example of
- tectonic plate theory.
- catastrophism.
- the carbon cycle.
- gradualism.
8.
When did the Mesozoic era end?
- 85 millions years ago
- 65 million years ago
- 45 million years ago
- 25 million years ago
9.
The longest part of Earth's history is called the .
- Cambrian
- Precambrian
- Mesozoic
- Jurassic
10.
The most recent ice age was during the
- Pennsylvanian Period.
- Pleistocene Epoch.
- Jurassic Park.
- Mesozoic Era.
11.
The youngest period of the Mesozoic Era is known as the
- Triassic Period.
- Silurian Period.
- Pennsylvanian Period.
- Cretaceous Period.
12.
Which of the following is an example of a trace fossil?
- footprint
- leaf
- skeleton
- trilobite
13.
Which is an important index fossil for the Paleozoic Era?
- fish
- sponges
- trilobites
- plants
14.
The evolution of the horse took place during the .
- Jurassic Period
- Permian Period
- Quaternary Period
- Tertiary Period
15.
The theory of explains that natural forces now shaping Earth have been doing it the same way for billions of years.
- creationism
- natural selection
- catastrophism
- uniformitarianism
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