MCQ on Evolution of Earth

1. What was Earth’s early atmosphere mainly composed of?
(a). Oxygen
(b). Carbon dioxide
(c). Hydrogen and helium
(d). Nitrogen

Answer
           C

2. When did Earth approximately appear from cosmic dust and gas?
(a). 3.8 billion years ago
(b). 4.54 billion years ago
(c). 2.5 billion years ago
(d). 1 billion years ago

Answer
           B

3. In which era did the emergence of reptiles and mountain-building events begin?
(a). Paleozoic era
(b). Mesozoic era
(c). Cenozoic era
(d). Anthropocene period

Answer
           B

4. Which geological time scale serves as a roadmap for understanding Earth’s history?
(a). Chronological time scale
(b). Biological time scale
(c). Radiometric time scale
(d). Geological time scale

Answer
           D

5. During which era did early marine life forms emerge?
(a). Paleozoic era
(b). Mesozoic era
(c). Pre-Paleolithic Age
(d). Anthropocene period

Answer
           C

6. What was the primary source of enriching Earth’s atmosphere with oxygen?
(a). Volcanic eruption
(b). Photosynthesis
(c). Meteorite impact
(d). Tectonic plate movement

Answer
           B

7. In which era did complex marine organisms emerge?
(a). Mesozoic era
(b). Paleozoic era
(c). Cenozoic era
(d). Pre-Paleolithic Age

Answer
           B

8. What initiated biological activity during the Archean Era?
(a). Formation of mountain ranges
(b). Emergence of reptiles
(c). Evidence of simple life forms
(d). Intense bombardment

Answer
           C

9. In which period did dinosaurs dominate and angiosperms emerge?
(a). Jurassic period
(b). Cretaceous period
(c). Triassic period
(d). Devonian period

Answer
           B

10. Which era is characterized by the formation of major mountain ranges and the diversification of mammalian life?
(a). Paleozoic era
(b). Mesozoic era
(c). Cenozoic era
(d). Anthropocene period

Answer
           C

11. In which era did the supercontinent Pangea disintegrate?
(a). Triassic period
(b). Jurassic period
(c). Permian period
(d). Holocene period

Answer
           A

12. Which period is called the golden age of dinosaurs?
(a). Cambrian period
(b). Jurassic period
(c). Carboniferous period
(d). From Paleocene to Pleistocene period

Answer
           B

13. Which geological era was characterized by barren landscapes and the emergence of early marine life forms?
(a). Paleozoic era
(b). Mesozoic era
(c). Pre-Paleolithic Age
(d). Cenozoic era

Answer
           C

14. Which process gradually enriched the Earth’s atmosphere with oxygen?
(a). Volcanic eruption
(b). Meteorite impact
(c). Photosynthesis
(d). Ocean currents

Answer
           C

15. Which period is known for its explosive biodiversity and the emergence of complex marine organisms?
(a). Devonian period
(b). Cambrian period
(c). Permian period
(d). Carboniferous period

Answer
           B

16. During which geological era did human activity cause significant changes to Earth’s climate and ecosystems?
(a). Paleozoic era
(b). Mesozoic era
(c). Cenozoic era
(d). Anthropocene period

Answer
           D

17. What initiated Earth’s biological activity during the Archean Era?
(a). Formation of mountain ranges
(b). Emergence of reptiles
(c). Evidence of simple life forms
(d). Intense bombardment

Answer
           C

18. In what period did early marine life forms emerge?
(a). Pre-Paleolithic Age
(b). Paleozoic era
(c). Mesozoic era
(d). Cenozoic era

Answer
           A

19. Which era is characterized by the formation of major mountain ranges and the diversification of mammalian life?
(a). Paleozoic era
(b). Mesozoic era
(c). Cenozoic era
(d). Anthropocene period

Answer
           C

20. In which era did the supercontinent Pangea disintegrate?
(a). Triassic period
(b). Jurassic period
(c). Permian period
(d). Holocene period

Answer
           A

21. Which period is called the golden age of dinosaurs?
(a). Cambrian period
(b). Jurassic period
(c). Carboniferous period
(d). From Paleocene to Pleistocene period

Answer
           B

22. Which geological era was characterized by barren landscapes and the emergence of early marine life forms?
(a). Paleozoic era
(b). Mesozoic era
(c). Pre-Paleolithic Age
(d). Cenozoic era

Answer
           C

23. Which process gradually enriched the Earth’s atmosphere with oxygen?
(a). Volcanic eruption
(b). Meteorite impact
(c). Photosynthesis
(d). Ocean currents

Answer
           C

24Which period is known for its explosive biodiversity and the emergence of complex marine organisms?
(a). Devonian period
(b). Cambrian period
(c). Permian period
(d). Carboniferous period

Answer
           B

25. During which geological era did human activity cause significant changes to Earth’s climate and ecosystems?
(a). Paleozoic era
(b). Mesozoic era
(c). Cenozoic era
(d). Anthropocene period

Answer
           D