
Relative and Absolute Age
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Other Sciences, Science
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Analyze the seashell found in the white layer. Which statement is true of the rock layer that contains this fossil?
Back
It is older than the layers above it.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the relative ages of the features in order from oldest to youngest? Limestone, Basalt, Fault, Siltstone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt, Limestone, Limestone, Fault, Basalt, Siltstone, Limestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt
Back
Limestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Relative dating of rock layers tells us that the deeper we dig, _______.
Back
the older the rocks get
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
According to the law of superposition, where are the oldest fossils found?
Back
Near the bottom of the rock layers
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?
Back
A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does sedimentary rock usually form? Options: Vertically, Diagonally, Folding, Horizontally
Back
Horizontally
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Used to determine whether an object is older or younger than other objects
Back
Relative Dating
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