Geologic History

1.

Using the table above, provide the length of time that dinosaurs were alive in millions of years. (Dinosaurs extinct ~65 mya)
2.

Watch the video at this link goo.gl/pC0F1JDescribe the techniques used to find the age of the fossils these scientists are examining. (provide at least 2 complete sentences)
3.

Watch the videos at these links:(Relative)goo.gl/4XJRujgoo.gl/fTocT9and(Absolute)goo.gl/V1Z0xzgoo.gl/JD85RYProvide two differences between Relative Dating and Absolute Dating
4.

Why are the fossil records such as the Glossoptera, pictured above, the BEST evidence for continental drift?
5.

The earth is 4.6 ______ years old
- A.
  
  Million
- B.
  
  Trillion
- C.
  
  Billion
- D.
  
  Mega-Million
Correct Answer
C. Billion
6.

Scientists study rock layers to find physical _______ of the history of the Earth.

Correct Answer
evidence
timeline
7.

Fossils are made when...
- A.
  
  Minerals in the ground replace the dead thing as it breaks down
- B.
  
  Organisms are trapped in amber or asphalt, preserving their body.
- C.
  
  Traces of living organisms are found, such as burrows or footprints.
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

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