Relative Dating

Front

The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?

Back

The relative age of rock layers

Front

Relative dating of rock layers tells us that the deeper we dig, _______.

Back

the older the rocks get

Front

The Geologic Time Scale is a record of what?

Back

the known history of rocks and fossils

Front

How old do Paleontologists believe the Earth is?

Back

4.6 billion years old

Front

"I am 37 minutes younger than my twin brother" is an example of:

Back

Absolute age

Front

Geologist study ancient rocks to learn about: people, past environments, sediments, cementation

Back

past environments

Front

A break in the Earth's crust

Back

fault

Front

How do scientists figure out the relative age of rocks/fossils?

Back

Use the Law of Superposition

Front

Which rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest? Options: F, E, B, A

Back

A

Front

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

Back

Near the bottom of the rock layers