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Flocabulary Geology Flashcard

Flocabulary Geology Flashcard

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Science

5th - 8th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or false: Sometimes older rocks end up on top of younger rocks.

Back

True

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do sedimentary rocks form on Earth’s surface?

Back

in horizontal layers

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Using a substance’s rate of decay to determine its age is an example of

Back

absolute dating.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is normally found at the lowest stratum?

Back

the oldest rock

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following rock layers contains the youngest fossils?

Back

A

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are sedimentary rocks?

Back

Rocks formed by the accumulation of sediments in layers.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the principle of superposition?

Back

In undisturbed layers of rock, the oldest layers are at the bottom.

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