Rock Strata/Fossil Test

Rock Strata/Fossil Test

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are rock strata?

Back

Stacked up layers of sedimentary rock.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where are the youngest rock layers found?

Back

At the top.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of radioactive dating in geology?

Back

To determine the absolute age of rocks.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can fossils tell us about Earth's history?

Back

The types of organisms that existed in the past.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is stratigraphy?

Back

The study of rock layers and layering.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of rock is primarily associated with rock strata?

Back

Sedimentary rock.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fossil?

Back

The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?