History of Planet Earth

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10 questions

Instructions

Please choose the best answer for these multiple-choice questions. Each problem is worth 10 points.

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History of Planet Earth

Last updated over 2 years ago

10 questions

Instructions

Please choose the best answer for these multiple-choice questions. Each problem is worth 10 points.

Required

Question 1

What is the name of the most recent supercontinent?

Supergirl of K-Pop, superbK

North America is the most super of all continents. 

Pangea - 
About 300 million years ago, the continents collided into one landmass called Pangea, the most recent supercontinent.

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Question 2

What evidence shows that the continents move?

Fossils of the same species were located on two different continents. 

The continents look like they fit together as if they are pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. 

Volcanoes and earthquakes are evidence that continents move. 

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Question 3

What caused most of the dinosaurs to go extinct?

Too much sun, not enough sunscreen.

They became extinct because a huge asteroid struck Earth.

Most dinosaurs became too big to find adequate food.

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Question 4

Why do scientists study Earth's landforms volcanoes, and earthquakes?

To help us understand which rocks are most suitable for building the strongest structures.

They can find clues about how the Earth formed.

To find the best place for a boat party!

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Question 5

Why is the Nebular Theory important?

It is the most accepted explanation for how our solar system was formed. 

Nebular Theory is important because he's the president of a small country in Southeast Asia. 

Nebular Theory is important because it helps us understand which elements are in the Earth's core.

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Question 6

How does moving magma affect Earth and its future?

Moving magma creates new volcanic eruptions and earthquakes but nothing else. 

It continues to break apart Earth and could reshape the continents.

Moving magma is a cool new dance and everyone around the Earth loves it!

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Question 7

Scientists proved that a huge asteroid hit Earth long ago. How did this event possibly affect us today?

A huge asteroid that hit Earth long ago still spreads dust and debris across the Earth today.

We get to see lots of movies about Asteroids. 

Because the asteroid most likely killed the dinosaurs, mammals live today. 

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Question 8

The author describes theories about how Earth formed and changed over time. It is still changing. Why is it still changing?

The earth is still changing because it can't decide which outfit to wear to the prom.

The earth is still changing because of continental drift. 

The hot magma at Earth's core is still moving and making the plates on Earth's crust move, which causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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Question 9

Alfred Wegener developed the theory of continental drift. Why is that an important theory?

Continental drift helps us buy inexpensive inland property that will soon become expensive beachfront property. 

The theory of continental drift is important because it helps explain why fossils of the same plants and animals are found on separate continents. It also helps explain why it seems that all the continents can fit together like jigsaw puzzle pieces. 

Continental drift is an important theory because it helps us understand why a boat can end up in Japan if it is left to drift from Crescent City.

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Question 10

10.

What might have happened to Earth if the dinosaurs had not died out?

Different types of dinosaurs may have eaten up certain plants and animals and we would have a completely different ecosystem. 

If dinosaurs had survived, Earth would be very different. Humans might not have become the dominant species on the planet. Some mammals may not have developed at all. 

Dinosaurs would wear ugly sweaters at Christmas like humans do now.  

Question 1

What is the name of the most recent supercontinent?

Supergirl of K-Pop, superbK

North America is the most super of all continents. 

Pangea - 
About 300 million years ago, the continents collided into one landmass called Pangea, the most recent supercontinent.

Question 2

What evidence shows that the continents move?

Fossils of the same species were located on two different continents. 

The continents look like they fit together as if they are pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. 

Volcanoes and earthquakes are evidence that continents move. 

Question 3

What caused most of the dinosaurs to go extinct?

Too much sun, not enough sunscreen.

They became extinct because a huge asteroid struck Earth.

Most dinosaurs became too big to find adequate food.

Question 4

Why do scientists study Earth's landforms volcanoes, and earthquakes?

To help us understand which rocks are most suitable for building the strongest structures.

They can find clues about how the Earth formed.

To find the best place for a boat party!

Question 5

Why is the Nebular Theory important?

It is the most accepted explanation for how our solar system was formed. 

Nebular Theory is important because he's the president of a small country in Southeast Asia. 

Nebular Theory is important because it helps us understand which elements are in the Earth's core.

Question 6

How does moving magma affect Earth and its future?

Moving magma creates new volcanic eruptions and earthquakes but nothing else. 

It continues to break apart Earth and could reshape the continents.

Moving magma is a cool new dance and everyone around the Earth loves it!

Question 7

Scientists proved that a huge asteroid hit Earth long ago. How did this event possibly affect us today?

A huge asteroid that hit Earth long ago still spreads dust and debris across the Earth today.

We get to see lots of movies about Asteroids. 

Because the asteroid most likely killed the dinosaurs, mammals live today. 

Question 8

The author describes theories about how Earth formed and changed over time. It is still changing. Why is it still changing?

The earth is still changing because it can't decide which outfit to wear to the prom.

The earth is still changing because of continental drift. 

The hot magma at Earth's core is still moving and making the plates on Earth's crust move, which causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Question 9

Alfred Wegener developed the theory of continental drift. Why is that an important theory?

Continental drift helps us buy inexpensive inland property that will soon become expensive beachfront property. 

The theory of continental drift is important because it helps explain why fossils of the same plants and animals are found on separate continents. It also helps explain why it seems that all the continents can fit together like jigsaw puzzle pieces. 

Continental drift is an important theory because it helps us understand why a boat can end up in Japan if it is left to drift from Crescent City.

Question 10

10.

What might have happened to Earth if the dinosaurs had not died out?

Different types of dinosaurs may have eaten up certain plants and animals and we would have a completely different ecosystem. 

If dinosaurs had survived, Earth would be very different. Humans might not have become the dominant species on the planet. Some mammals may not have developed at all. 

Dinosaurs would wear ugly sweaters at Christmas like humans do now.  