Representations of Life’s History (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What is the largest unit of geological time?
What is the largest unit of geological time?
Eon
Which era is known as the 'Age of Reptiles'?
Which era is known as the 'Age of Reptiles'?
Mesozoic
How many years of Earth's history does the geological clock represent?
How many years of Earth's history does the geological clock represent?
4.5 billion years
Which fossil found in Brazil and South Africa supports continental drift?
Which fossil found in Brazil and South Africa supports continental drift?
Mesosaurus
175 million years ago, Pangaea split into which two landmasses?
175 million years ago, Pangaea split into which two landmasses?
Laurasia and Gondwana
What happens to favourable traits over many generations in natural selection?
What happens to favourable traits over many generations in natural selection?
They become more common in the population
How old must preserved remains be to be classified as fossils?
How old must preserved remains be to be classified as fossils?
Over 10,000 years old
What is the half-life of Carbon-14?
What is the half-life of Carbon-14?
5,730 years
After one half-life, what percentage of Carbon-14 remains?
After one half-life, what percentage of Carbon-14 remains?
50%
Which features did Archaeopteryx have that are characteristic of birds?
Which features did Archaeopteryx have that are characteristic of birds?
Feathers and wishbone