Natural processes
he natural process where suspended solid particles settle out of a fluid (like water or air) under the force of gravity or centrifugal force, forming a deposit or sediment at the bottom
sedimentation
This was the largest extinction event in ancient history.
permian extinction
Which fossil is closely related to modern elephants?
mammoth
What is the name for the collection of all known fossils?
fossil record
Who is the fastest person on the planet
Usain Bolt
This natural process occurs when weathered material moves from one area to another.
erosion
This event demonstrated a huge change in diversity.
cambrian explosion
Which species survived multiple extinction events?
ammonites
Where are fossils found the majority of the time?
sedimentary rocks
How many jesters are in seventh grade?
This natural process occurs when a species disapears?
extinction
This event was the end of the dinosaurs.
cretaceous extintion
What is the oldest species we have found fossil remains for?
trilobites
Where is the highest point on Earth a fossil has been found?
Mount Everest
Who is the West Virginia senator we mentioned in class?
Shelly Moore Capito
This natural process occurs when a species advances physically or intellectually.
evolution
What caused the Cretaceous extinction
When is the most recent extinction event?
Now
What kind of fossils show change and evolution?
transitional
Who did the girls volleyball team play Monday?
BUMS
This is the name for the idea that the same laws that shape life now also shaped ancient life.
uniformitariamism
What type of dinosaur survived the cretaceous extinction?
Archaeopteryx
When did the Stegosaurus go extinct?
Jurassic extinction
How old were the trilobite fossils?
250 million years ago
What was the highest class average last week on the quiz?
86.43