The Formation of Earth and the Solar System Quiz
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What is the process that initiated the movement of continents and led to the opening of the Atlantic Ocean?

  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Magnetic pole reversal
  • Sea-floor spreading at mid-Ocean ridge locations (correct)
  • Tectonic plate collision
  • When did the supercontinent Pangaea form and break apart?

  • Formed around 100-150 Ma, broke apart during the Jurassic period
  • Formed around 200-250 Ma, broke apart during the Cretaceous period
  • Formed around 300-350 Ma, broke apart from the Permian period until the early Jurassic
  • Formed around 255-210 Ma, broke apart from the Triassic period until the late Cretaceous (correct)
  • What is the timetable that outlines Earth's possible age and life-forms based on Earth scientists' study of its rocks?

  • Paleontological record
  • Carbon dating
  • Radiometric timescale
  • Geologic timescale (correct)
  • During which era did the Earth's history witness the dominance of turtles, snakes, crocodiles, and lizards?

    <p>Mesozoic era</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period did the creation of the Supercontinent Pangaea lead to extreme seasonal weather changes and the great extinction of Earth species?

    <p>Devonian period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which era encompasses about 85% of the Earth's geological time?

    <p>Precambrian era</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which era is considered the age of ancient life, with trilobites and shelled animals being common species?

    <p>Paleozoic era</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which era was the time of solidification and the formation of the oldest rocks, often found alongside continental shields or crusts?

    <p>Precambrian era</p> Signup and view all the answers

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