Relative Dating of Rocks

Relative Dating of Rocks

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6th Grade

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Allyson Wilson

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the Law of Superposition, where are the oldest rock layers found?

Back

always at the bottom of the rock layers

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When you determine the relative age of rock layers, you will use relative dating which is...

Back

any method of determining whether something is older or younger than something else.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the Law of Superposition, which letter represents the oldest layer? Options: E, D, C, B, A

Back

A

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Analyze the seashell found in the white layer. Which statement is true of the rock layer that contains this fossil?

Back

The white layer is older than the layers above it.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is the rock layer with the trilobite fossils older or younger than the rock layers with the dinosaurs fossils?

Back

older

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Lava that reaches the surface becomes an extrusion by cooling and solidifying. Will this layer be the oldest layer or the youngest layer?

Back

youngest layer

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which letter represents an intrusion? Options: A, B, E, D

Back

D

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