Name: _______________________
8th Grade Science
Unit 5: Evolution – Genetics
Date: _________________
Period: __________
Geologic Time WebQuest
Use Mobicip to visit this website: http://goo.gl/cfHn3
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/stories/middle/intro.html
Choose the section “Geologic Times”
What Fossils Teach Us
1. What do fossils teach us?
*Click next or more in the bottom right corner to move through the webpage. If you need to go back
at any point Click the back arrow in the upper left corner.
Age of Rocks
What does each layer of rock represent?
Where are the oldest rock layers found?
Draw a diagram labeling oldest and
youngest rock layers
Youngest?
This layering is called ________________________
Age of Fossils
Give three examples of fossils in order from oldest to youngest and their age.
Oldest
Old
Youngest
Age:
Age:
Age:
How do fossils help us date the age of rocks?
Define index fossil
Past Geologic Events
Define uplift (by clicking on the blue word)
What have scientists learned about the formation of Mt. Diablo using fossils?
What is the name of the fossil scientists used to prove this theory?
What is a Glossopteris?
Which time period are Glossopteris found?
The distribution of certain fossils provide evidence that the continents have moved
The Glossopteris was found on which
Sketch the continent
continent ______________________________.
Why are the Glossopteris plants now found all over the world?
What are the three things that fossils tell us about past events?
A.
B
C.
Quiz Yourself!
Your score is __________/6
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