Relative Dating
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is relative age in geology?
Back
Relative age refers to the age of a rock layer in comparison to the ages of other rock layers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the law of crosscutting state?
Back
The law of crosscutting states that a fault or intrusion is younger than the rocks it cuts through.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the Law of Superposition help in determining the age of rock layers?
Back
The Law of Superposition helps scientists determine the relative age of rock layers by stating that in an undisturbed sequence, the oldest layers are at the bottom.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where are the oldest rock layers found according to the Law of Superposition?
Back
The oldest rock layers are always found at the bottom of the rock layers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the Law of Superposition in relative dating?
Back
The Law of Superposition is significant in relative dating as it provides a method to determine the chronological order of rock layers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of a geological feature that can be dated using the law of crosscutting?
Back
An example of a geological feature that can be dated using the law of crosscutting is a fault line that cuts through sedimentary rock layers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if a rock layer is described as 'younger' than another?
Back
If a rock layer is described as 'younger' than another, it means that it was formed after the other layer.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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