relative and absolute dating review

Front

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

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Near the bottom of the rock layers

Front

According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest? Options: A, B, C

Back

A

Front

Which type of dating method can be used on rock layers by applying the Law of Superposition?

Back

relative dating

Front

Layer B on side #1 (left) is a match to which layer on side #2 (right)? Options: z, y, w, there is no match

Back

w

Front

Absolute age

Back

The age of rock determined by radiometric dating.

Front

According to the law of __________, in horizontal sedimentary rock layers the oldest layer is at the bottom and the youngest layer is at the top.

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Superposition

Front

The amount of time it takes for 50% of the remaining radioactive material to decay into stable material is called:

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half-life

Front

"I am older than my sister," is an example of which type of dating used in Geology?

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Relative Age/Dating

Front

The age of a rock compared to the ages of other rocks is the rock's

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relative age

Front

How does sedimentary rock usually form?

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Horizontally