Stratigraphy Practice
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7th - 10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a fault in geology?
Back
A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, which allows for the movement of the rocks relative to each other.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does relative age of a rock mean?
Back
The relative age of a rock is determined by comparing its age to the ages of surrounding rocks, rather than measuring its actual age.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the law of superposition?
Back
The law of superposition states that in undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest layers are at the top.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is erosion?
Back
Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are inclusions in geology?
Back
Inclusions are fragments of one rock type that are contained within another rock type, indicating that the rock containing the inclusions is younger.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an unconformity?
Back
An unconformity is a surface that represents a gap in the geological record, where rock layers have been eroded or not deposited for a period of time.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is deposition in geology?
Back
Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often occurring in bodies of water.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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