BIO SOL Review 17 - Fossils (8)
1. (2006-29) An understanding of which of these
best enabled scientists to determine the approximate
ages of fossils? (1 point)
a.
b.
c.
d.
4. (2003-40) The diagram shows undisturbed
sedimentary rock strata containing fossils. Which
statement best summarizes the history of this
area? (1 point)
Radioactivity
Genetics
Gravity
Physics
2. (2006-21) Fossils help scientists classify extinct
species and determine their relationships to current
species. Fossils provide the most information about
extinct species’ — (1 point)
a.
b.
c.
d.
habitats
structures
metabolism
reproduction
3. (2002-43) The picture shows three columns of
exposed rock that are within a three-kilometer area.
According to this information, the dominant past
environment of this area has been — (1 point)
a. The area was once a saltwater sea and later
was replaced by a coniferous forest.
b. The area was once a saltwater sea and later
was replaced by a forest.
c. The area was once a forest and was
replaced by a freshwater lake.
d. The area was once a freshwater lake and
was replaced by a saltwater sea.
5. (2003-14) Giant fossil ferns have been found
in Canada. Which conclusion can be drawn from
this discovery? (1 point)
a.
a.
b.
c.
d.
shallow marine
deciduous forest
tropical desert
arctic tundra
Canada was once covered by an ancient
sea.
b.
J Dinosaurs once lived in Canada.
c.
Giant dragonflies once lived
among
the ferns.
d.
Canada once had a much warmer
climate.
6. (2004-24) According to the diagram, during the
last 40 million years, the structure of the horse’s
foot has — (1 point)
8. (2001-25) Scientists found the fossilized
remains of a canine’s jaw and leg. What
information must first be obtained before the
scientists can place the fossils in the ancestral
time line of the dog? (1 point)
a. The rest of the skeleton
b. The continent where the fossils
were found
c. The age of the fossils
d. The population trends for the
species
a.
b.
c.
d.
become smaller
grown toes
remained the same size
lost its toes
7. (2004-2) In which type of environment did this
fossilized fish most likely live? (1 point)
a.
b.
c.
d.
A freshwater lake
A coral reef
Near an ocean vent
Deep ocean trench