Vocab
the theory that the same gradual processes in the past are happening now and shaped the Earth to what we see
Uniformitarianism
-ology means?
the study of
Name the three types of rock
sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic
Father of evolution
Charles Darwin
Are we still in the cenozoic era?
Yes
The theory that major changes in the Earth's crust result in catastrophes
Catastrophism
preserved remains/traces of animals, plants and other things from the past
fossils
rock formation made from the cooling of magma that cuts into or through other rock layers; is also younger than the layers it cuts through
intrusion
system that divides Earth's history into intervals of time defined by major events.
Geologic Time Scale/ Timeline
True or False: Your phenotype determines your genotype.
False: Genotype determines your phenotype
Study of the Earth
Geology
Rock formed through deposition and solidification of material and fossils are found in it.
sedimentary rock
example of index fossil
trilobite
The name Tyrannosaurus rex is an example of what. (Hint not a dinosaur)
A binominal nomenclature (Genus and Species)
Explain survival of the fittest.
Organisms best adjusted to their environment are the most successful in surviving and reproducing.
Study of past life
Paleontology
Specific fossil used to determine the age of things around it, was only around for a short period of time
Index fossil
I have 4 layers of rock. In order from bottom to top they are layers 5,4,3,2. Organize them from youngest to oldest.
2,3,4,5
What is the taxonomy heiarchy. I don't need the Mnemonic.
Name an example of one mass extinction event that could've led to the death of many animals
increased volcanic activity
lowering of sea levels
climate change
space rock collision
The science of naming, describing and classifying organisms and includes all plants, animals and microorganisms of the world.
states that in undisturbed rock layer the oldest is at the bottom while the youngest is at the top
Law of Superposition
Process of determining the actual age of fossils and rocks
Absolute age
known as the middle life; dinosaurs were around during this time until a mass extinction
Mesozoic Era
cyanobacteria is what color?
greenish blue