Relative Age Flashcard

Relative Age Flashcard

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?

Back

The relative age of rock layers

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the law of superposition, where are the oldest fossils found?

Back

Near the bottom of the rock layers

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest?

Back

A

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

Back

Sedimentary

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The ________ states that layers of sediment were originally deposited horizontally under the action of gravity.

Back

law of horizontality 

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is the oldest? Layer L, Intrusion D, Intrusion H, Layer E

Back

Layer E

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following correctly lists the layers in order from oldest to youngest? Options: A, B, C, D, E, E, B, C, D, A, E, D, C, B, A, C, B, A, D, E

Back

E, B, C, D, A

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