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Geologic Time and Evolution Quiz

#1

Which era of the geologic time scale is known for the rise of reptiles and dinosaurs?

Mesozoic Era
Explanation

Characterized by reptiles and dinosaurs dominance.

#2

Who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?

Charles Darwin
Explanation

Famous for his theory of natural selection.

#3

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed during the Paleozoic era?

Rodinia
Explanation

Supercontinent during Paleozoic era.

#4

Which epoch of the Cenozoic era is characterized by the appearance of Homo sapiens?

Holocene
Explanation

Epoch marked by the appearance of Homo sapiens.

#5

Which of the following is not a major geological era?

Proterozoic
Explanation

Not a major geological era.

#6

The concept of 'Uniformitarianism' in geology was proposed by:

James Hutton
Explanation

Proposed by James Hutton.

#7

Which of the following is not a major extinction event in Earth's history?

Pleistocene extinction event
Explanation

Not a significant extinction event in Earth's history.

#8

The 'Cambrian Explosion' refers to:

A rapid diversification of multicellular life forms during the Cambrian period
Explanation

Significant diversification of life during the Cambrian period.

#9

The 'Great Oxygenation Event' occurred during which geological eon?

Archean Eon
Explanation

Oxygenation event during the Archean eon.

#10

Which group of organisms dominated the Earth during the Mesozoic era?

Reptiles
Explanation

Reptiles dominated during this era.

#11

Which period of the Paleozoic era is known as the 'Age of Fishes'?

Devonian
Explanation

Devonian period.

#12

What is the term for the study of ancient climates and environments through geological evidence?

Paleoclimatology
Explanation

Study of ancient climates through geological evidence.

#13

Which geological eon represents the longest span of time in Earth's history?

Phanerozoic Eon
Explanation

Longest eon in Earth's history.

#14

The Burgess Shale, known for its exceptional fossil preservation, is located in which country?

Canada
Explanation

Burgess Shale is in Canada.

#15

The 'Great Dying' or the Permian-Triassic extinction event occurred approximately how many million years ago?

250 million years ago
Explanation

Occurred around 250 million years ago.

#16

Which era immediately follows the Mesozoic era in the geologic time scale?

Cenozoic
Explanation

Follows the Mesozoic era.

#17

Who proposed the theory of continental drift, suggesting that continents were once connected?

Alfred Wegener
Explanation

Alfred Wegener proposed continental drift theory.

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