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Precambrian Era: Early Lifeforms and Fossil Evidence

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Which of the following is the earliest known fossil evidence of life on Earth?

  1. Stromatolites

  2. Trilobites

  3. Dinosaurs

  4. Mammals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stromatolites are layered mounds or columns of sediment that are formed by the growth of cyanobacteria. They are the earliest known fossil evidence of life on Earth, dating back to around 3.5 billion years ago.

What is the name of the period of time that lasted from the formation of the Earth to the beginning of the Cambrian period?

  1. Precambrian Era

  2. Paleozoic Era

  3. Mesozoic Era

  4. Cenozoic Era


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Precambrian Era lasted from the formation of the Earth to the beginning of the Cambrian period, which is around 541 million years ago. It is the longest period of time in Earth's history and is divided into three eras: the Hadean, Archean, and Proterozoic.

Which of the following is an example of a soft-bodied organism from the Precambrian Era?

  1. Trilobites

  2. Jellyfish

  3. Dinosaurs

  4. Mammals


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jellyfish are an example of a soft-bodied organism from the Precambrian Era. They have a long fossil record, dating back to around 550 million years ago.

Which of the following is an example of a hard-bodied organism from the Precambrian Era?

  1. Trilobites

  2. Jellyfish

  3. Dinosaurs

  4. Mammals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trilobites are an example of a hard-bodied organism from the Precambrian Era. They were marine arthropods that lived from around 521 million years ago to around 252 million years ago.

What is the name of the mass extinction event that occurred at the end of the Precambrian Era?

  1. The Great Oxygenation Event

  2. The Cambrian Explosion

  3. The Permian-Triassic Extinction Event

  4. The Cretaceous-Paleogene Extinction Event


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Oxygenation Event was a mass extinction event that occurred at the end of the Precambrian Era, around 2.4 billion years ago. It was caused by the rise of oxygen levels in the atmosphere, which led to the extinction of many anaerobic organisms.

Which of the following is an example of a trace fossil from the Precambrian Era?

  1. Stromatolites

  2. Trilobites

  3. Coprolites

  4. Footprints


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Coprolites are fossilized feces. They are an example of a trace fossil from the Precambrian Era. They can provide information about the diet and behavior of ancient organisms.

Which of the following is an example of a body fossil from the Precambrian Era?

  1. Stromatolites

  2. Trilobites

  3. Coprolites

  4. Footprints


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Trilobites are an example of a body fossil from the Precambrian Era. They are fossilized remains of marine arthropods that lived from around 521 million years ago to around 252 million years ago.

What is the name of the period of time that lasted from the beginning of the Cambrian period to the end of the Permian period?

  1. Precambrian Era

  2. Paleozoic Era

  3. Mesozoic Era

  4. Cenozoic Era


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Paleozoic Era lasted from the beginning of the Cambrian period to the end of the Permian period, which is around 252 million years ago. It is the second longest period of time in Earth's history and is divided into six periods: the Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, and Permian.

Which of the following is an example of a marine organism from the Precambrian Era?

  1. Trilobites

  2. Jellyfish

  3. Dinosaurs

  4. Mammals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trilobites are an example of a marine organism from the Precambrian Era. They were marine arthropods that lived from around 521 million years ago to around 252 million years ago.

Which of the following is an example of a terrestrial organism from the Precambrian Era?

  1. Trilobites

  2. Jellyfish

  3. Dinosaurs

  4. Mammals


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dinosaurs are an example of a terrestrial organism from the Precambrian Era. They were a diverse group of reptiles that lived from around 245 million years ago to around 66 million years ago.

Which of the following is an example of a flying organism from the Precambrian Era?

  1. Trilobites

  2. Jellyfish

  3. Dinosaurs

  4. Pterosaurs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pterosaurs are an example of a flying organism from the Precambrian Era. They were a diverse group of flying reptiles that lived from around 220 million years ago to around 66 million years ago.

Which of the following is an example of a mammal from the Precambrian Era?

  1. Trilobites

  2. Jellyfish

  3. Dinosaurs

  4. Mammals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mammals are an example of a mammal from the Precambrian Era. They are a diverse group of animals that have fur, give birth to live young, and produce milk for their young. The earliest known mammals lived around 200 million years ago.

Which of the following is an example of a plant from the Precambrian Era?

  1. Trilobites

  2. Jellyfish

  3. Dinosaurs

  4. Plants


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plants are an example of a plant from the Precambrian Era. They are a diverse group of organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis. The earliest known plants lived around 1.2 billion years ago.

Which of the following is an example of a fungus from the Precambrian Era?

  1. Trilobites

  2. Jellyfish

  3. Dinosaurs

  4. Fungi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fungi are an example of a fungus from the Precambrian Era. They are a diverse group of organisms that absorb nutrients from their environment. The earliest known fungi lived around 1 billion years ago.

Which of the following is an example of a bacteria from the Precambrian Era?

  1. Trilobites

  2. Jellyfish

  3. Dinosaurs

  4. Bacteria


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bacteria are an example of a bacteria from the Precambrian Era. They are a diverse group of single-celled organisms that live in a wide variety of environments. The earliest known bacteria lived around 3.5 billion years ago.

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