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Earth's History and Solar System Observations Quiz
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Earth's History and Solar System Observations Quiz

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Which of the following statements about Earth’s history is true?

  • The history of Earth is completely unknown.
  • The way that we interpret evidence depends on our worldview. (correct)
  • There is only one accurate history.
  • There was no human present at Earth’s beginning.

    • Which of the following observations of the solar system give(s) us clues about its history?

  • The solar system's color. (correct)
  • Composition and movement of the planets.
  • Gravitational pulls of orbiting bodies.
  • Direction of the rotation of the planets.

    • Geologically, the term stratum refers to

  • A large plate of the earth's crust.
  • A layer of rock. (correct)
  • A long period of time.
  • A rare fossil.

    • Geologists estimate an absolute age for a rock by using __________.

    <p>Radiometric dating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you were a geologist interested in studying the earth's most recently formed crust, where would you go?

    <p>To the rift at a mid-ocean ridge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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