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GTS, Law of Superposition & Index Fossils Quiz 1/21/2022

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15 questions
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Scientists are able to gather evidence about Earth's history through-

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Based on the Geologic Time Scale, the order of the eras of Earth are-

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Which organism are you most likely to find in the Paleozoic era?

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In the Mesozoic era, you will find ALL of the following organisms EXCEPT-

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According to the Law of Superposition-

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Use the picture above to answer questions 4-7.

Based on the law of superposition, which is the youngest layer?

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Based on the law of superposition, which is the oldest layer?

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Based on the law of superposition, when did the fault line occur?

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Based on the Law of Superposition and Principle of Cross-Cutting Relationships, when did the magma intrusion occur?

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These three hills used to be one hill in the past before they separated. Based on the law of superposition, which fossil is the oldest?

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Look at the hill on the right. Based on the law of superposition, which fossil is the youngest?

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An index fossil is a fossil that only shows up in one rock layer (a single rock layer has the same color). Study the three hills and identify the three index fossils.

Carefully read through the scenario, chart, and prompt before answering the question.
Prompt: Examine the Hermit Shale strata (265 million years ago) and the Toroweap Formation (255 million years ago). Based on the rock strata and the fossils found in each strata, how did the environment and life in the Grand Canyon change over that period of time?
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Choose the best claim.

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Choose the BEST 2 pieces of evidence that supports your claim.

BONUS (OPTIONAL) CREDIT

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Using the claim and evidence you selected, create a reasoning that ties together your claim and evidence.