Geologic Time Scale Test! Trivia Quiz
If you want a geologic time scale test, this trivia quiz is exactly what you need. The earth has undergone a lot of changes since it was formed and a person who is well capable of telling you about this changes needs to have a proper understanding of time scales and events associated with them. Are you this type of person? Take up the quiz and keep a yes in mind if you get to answer all the questions right.
- 1.All of the following show examples of relative ages EXCEPT:
- A.
Melissa is much older than Scott.
- B.
Rachel is younger than Wes, but the same age as Donna.
- C.
Sara is several years younger than Anthony.
- D.
Tommy is 10 years old.
- 2.An extrusion occurs when ____________ hardens on the Earth’s surface.
- A.
The remains of an organism.
- B.
Lava
- C.
Magma
- D.
Fossils
- 3.
In the picture, the arrow is pointing to a(n):- A.
Fault
- B.
Unconformity
- C.
Intrusion
- D.
Extrusion
- 4.
Layer I is the oldest rock layer. Which geologic principle verifies this information?
- A.
Principle of Horizontality
- B.
Principle of Superposition
- C.
Principle of Extrusion
- D.
Principle of Inclusion
- 5.
List the layers and geologic processes from oldest to youngest.
- A.
B, I, F, H, R, M
- B.
R, M, H, F, B, I
- C.
I, B, F, M, H, R
- D.
H, R, M, F, B, I
- 6.A gap in the geologic record that formed when sedimentary rocks cover an eroded surface is called:
- A.
Intrusion
- B.
Unconformity
- C.
Fault
- D.
Extrusion
- 7.The geologic time scale is divided into _______________ based on changes in flora and fauna:
- A.
Relative ages
- B.
Absolute ages
- C.
Unconformities
- D.
Eras and periods
- 8.Scratches and scouring in rocks is most likely evidence of which geologic event?
- A.
Volcano
- B.
Meteorite
- C.
Flood
- D.
Ice Age
- 9.Many scientists believe that the extinction of the dinosaurs was mostly the result of a meteorite hitting the Earth. What evidence supports this theory?
- A.
Large crater found in Mexico.
- B.
Samples of dinosaur lungs in fossils.
- C.
Existence of insects during the Triassic period.
- D.
Fossils found in the top layer of the Grand Canyon.
- 10.Which of the following would NOT be evidence of an Ice Age?
- A.
Rock scouring
- B.
Valley formation
- C.
Carbon dioxide in ice core samples
- D.
Moraines
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