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Relative and Absolute Dating

Relative and Absolute Dating

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Science

8th Grade

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Easy

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Suzanne Hummer

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Scientists use radiometric dating (radioactive decay) to measure...

Back

absolute time (dating)

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

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Back

Near the bottom of the rock layers

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

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Back

A

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

relative age

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How old do Paleontologists believe the Earth is?

Back

4.6 billion years old

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

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Back

A

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The geologic record can help scientists to determine past environment and climate conditions. True or False?

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True

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