Mahoney - Geologic Time Task Quiz
5 Questions
| Total Attempts: 152
Questions and Answers
- 1.Geologically speaking, how long have humans been on Earth?
- A.
Humans have been on Earth for a very long time.
- B.
Humans have been on Earth for a very short time.
- C.
Humans have been on Earth for a somewhat long time.
- D.
Humans have been on Earth for a somewhat short time.
- 2.Which of the following was the longest of the four time periods listed?
- A.
Cenozoic
- B.
Mesozoic
- C.
Paleozoic
- D.
Precambrian
- 3.What time period are we currently living in?
- A.
Cenozoic
- B.
Paleozoic
- C.
Precambrian
- D.
Mesozoic
- 4.How old is the earth?
- A.
4.6 days old
- B.
4.6 million years old
- C.
4.6 billion years old
- D.
4.6trillion years old
- 5.During which of the following time periods did dinosaurs roam the land?
- A.
Precambrian
- B.
Paleozoic
- C.
Mesozoic
- D.
Cenozoic
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