Absolute Dating vs Relative Dating
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Principle of Superposition?
Back
In an undisturbed sequence of rock layers, the oldest layer is at the bottom and the youngest layer is at the top.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where are the oldest fossils typically found according to the law of superposition?
Back
Near the bottom of the rock layers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If there is 25% of the parent isotope left, how many half-lives have passed?
Back
2 half-lives.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between absolute age and relative age?
Back
Only absolute dating finds the age in years, while relative dating indicates which rock is older than another.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the original element that undergoes radioactive decay called?
Back
Parent element.
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NGSS.HS-PS1-8
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is relative dating?
Back
A method used to determine the age of rocks and fossils in relation to one another, without providing a specific age.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is absolute dating?
Back
A method used to determine the actual age of a rock or fossil in years.
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