Law of Superposition
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Law of Superposition?
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The Law of Superposition states that in any undisturbed sequence of rocks, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest layers are at the top.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can fossils help determine the age of rock layers?
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Fossils found in rock layers can indicate the relative age of the layers, as certain organisms existed during specific time periods.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean if a rock layer contains fossils of recently evolved organisms?
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It indicates that the rock layer is younger compared to layers containing older fossils.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an intrusion in geology?
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An intrusion is a body of igneous rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of faulting in rock layers?
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Faulting can disrupt the order of rock layers, indicating that the fault occurred after the layers were formed.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between folding and faulting?
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Folding involves the bending of rock layers due to tectonic forces, while faulting involves breaking and displacement of rock layers.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of fossil is a trilobite?
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A trilobite is an extinct marine arthropod that lived during the Paleozoic era and is often used as an index fossil.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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