Which Period of Earth Represents When Evolution Was Progressing at the Most

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which period of Earth represents when evolution was progressing at the most rapid rate, as evidenced by fossils such as those of the Burgess Shale?

• A) Silurian period
• B) Cambrian period
• C) Devonian period
• D) Ordovician period
• E) Carboniferous period

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Definitions:

Gold Foil Experiment

An experiment conducted by Ernest Rutherford which demonstrated that the atom has a tiny, dense nucleus by observing the deflection of alpha particles.

Rutherford

A term often referencing Ernest Rutherford, a physicist known for his discoveries in the field of nuclear physics and for the Rutherford model of the atom.

Electron

A negatively charged subatomic particle present in every atom that primarily facilitates the flow of electricity in solid materials.

Boron

A metalloid element with the symbol B, essential for plant growth and used in fiberglass and borosilicate glass.