Law of Superposition Practice

Front

Which of the following orders the rock layers accurately from oldest to youngest? Options: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H

Back

B, G, C, D, E, H, A, F

Front

Order the rock layers accurately from youngest to oldest: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 4

Back

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Front

Which of these rock layers is relatively the newest? Kaibab formation, Zoraster Granite, Redwall limestone, Unkar group

Back

Kaibab formation

Front

Which of the following occurred relatively most recently? Basalt intrusion, Breccia, Conglomerate, Sandstone

Back

Basalt intrusion

Front

Which of the following orders the rock layers accurately from oldest to youngest? F, E, D, C, B, A, A, B, C, D, E, F, D, A, B, C, E, F, F, E, A, B, C, D

Back

F, E, D, C, B, A

Front

Which of the following rock layers is relatively the oldest? H, P, L, M

Back

M

Front

Which of the following occurred relatively most recently? A, B, C, D

Back

D

Front

Which fossil is relatively the oldest? Options: Trilobite, Ammonite, Crinoid, Gastropod

Back

Trilobite

Front

Which of the following happened in first? Deer, Dog, Human, Bear

Back

Deer

Front

Which of the following does the law of superposition tell scientists? (Absolute age, Relative age, Exact age, All of the answer choices)

Back

Relative age