Question 1

In the 19th century, the geologic time scale was based primarily on rock exposures and the vertical sequence of fossils in the rock record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Write a brief essay discussing the scientific method. What are the important steps in this method? Provide a specific example of a concept that has been considered by this method and its results.

Accepted Answer

The student should discuss the definitio

Question 3

Scientific evidence suggests that Earth formed approximately ____ ago.

Accepted Answer

A)  4.6 trillion years 
B)  4.6 million years 
C)  4.6 billion years 
D)  4600 years 
E)  460 years 
A)  4.6 trillion years 
B)  4.6 million years 
C)  4.6 billion years 
D)  4600 years 
E)  460 years

Question 4

Radiometric dating has allowed scientists to assign absolute ages to the relative geologic time scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The two major disciplines of geology are historical geology and physical geology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The solar nebula theory of the formation of the solar system accounts for the differences in composition between the terrestrial and Jovian planets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The vibrant color of much of Earth's terrestrial landscape has been present since the origin of the planet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which process is responsible for the planetary formation of Earth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accretion of small bodies called planetesimals 
B)  Erosion of an existing, larger planet 
C)  Collision of two medium-sized moons 
D)  Massive eruptions of magma which built up Earth's rocky surface 
E)  Implosion of a nearby supernova 
A)  Accretion of small bodies called planetesimals 
B)  Erosion of an existing, larger planet 
C)  Collision of two medium-sized moons 
D)  Massive eruptions of magma which built up Earth's rocky surface 
E)  Implosion of a nearby supernova

Question 9

What term refers to a combination of related parts that interact in an organized manner?

Accepted Answer

A)  system 
B)  hypothesis 
C)  theory 
D)  uniformitarianism 
E)  scientific method 
A)  system 
B)  hypothesis 
C)  theory 
D)  uniformitarianism 
E)  scientific method

Question 10

What mechanism accounts for differential survival and reproduction among members of a species?

Accepted Answer

A)  neptunism 
B)  stratigraphy 
C)  formation 
D)  natural selection 
E)  orogeny 
A)  neptunism 
B)  stratigraphy 
C)  formation 
D)  natural selection 
E)  orogeny

In the 19^th century, the geologic time scale was based primarily on rock exposures and the vertical sequence of fossils in the rock record.

Write a brief essay discussing the scientific method. What are the important steps in this method? Provide a specific example of a concept that has been considered by this method and its results.

Scientific evidence suggests that Earth formed approximately ____ ago.

Radiometric dating has allowed scientists to assign absolute ages to the relative geologic time scale.

The two major disciplines of geology are historical geology and physical geology.

The solar nebula theory of the formation of the solar system accounts for the differences in composition between the terrestrial and Jovian planets.

The vibrant color of much of Earth's terrestrial landscape has been present since the origin of the planet.

Which process is responsible for the planetary formation of Earth?

What term refers to a combination of related parts that interact in an organized manner?

What mechanism accounts for differential survival and reproduction among members of a species?

Minerals and Rocks

Plate Tectonics: a Unifying Theory

Geologic Time Concepts and Principles

Rocks Fossils and Time Making Sense of the Geologic Record

Sedimentary Rocks the Archives of Earth History

Evolution the Theory and Its Supporting Evidence

Precambrian Earth and Life History the Hadean and the Archean Eon

Precambrian Earth and Life History the Proterozoic Eon

Early Paleozoic Earth History

Late Paleozoic Earth History

Paleozoic Life History Invertebrates

Paleozoic Life History Vertebrates and Plants

Mesozoic Earth History

Life of the Mesozoic Era

Cenozoic Earth History the Paleogene and Neogene Periods

Cenozoic Earth History the Quaternary Period

Life of the Cenozoic Era

Primate and Human Evolution

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Exam 1: The Dynamic and Evolving Earth

In the 19th century, the geologic time scale was based primarily on rock exposures and the vertical sequence of fossils in the rock record.

Write a brief essay discussing the scientific method. What are the important steps in this method? Provide a specific example of a concept that has been considered by this method and its results.

Scientific evidence suggests that Earth formed approximately ____ ago.

Radiometric dating has allowed scientists to assign absolute ages to the relative geologic time scale.

The two major disciplines of geology are historical geology and physical geology.

The solar nebula theory of the formation of the solar system accounts for the differences in composition between the terrestrial and Jovian planets.

The vibrant color of much of Earth's terrestrial landscape has been present since the origin of the planet.

Which process is responsible for the planetary formation of Earth?

What term refers to a combination of related parts that interact in an organized manner?

What mechanism accounts for differential survival and reproduction among members of a species?

Minerals and Rocks

Plate Tectonics: a Unifying Theory

Geologic Time Concepts and Principles

Rocks Fossils and Time Making Sense of the Geologic Record

Sedimentary Rocks the Archives of Earth History

Evolution the Theory and Its Supporting Evidence

Precambrian Earth and Life History the Hadean and the Archean Eon

Precambrian Earth and Life History the Proterozoic Eon

Early Paleozoic Earth History

Late Paleozoic Earth History

Paleozoic Life History Invertebrates

Paleozoic Life History Vertebrates and Plants

Mesozoic Earth History

Life of the Mesozoic Era

Cenozoic Earth History the Paleogene and Neogene Periods

Cenozoic Earth History the Quaternary Period

Life of the Cenozoic Era

Primate and Human Evolution

Filters

In the 19^th century, the geologic time scale was based primarily on rock exposures and the vertical sequence of fossils in the rock record.