Earths history and Rock Layers 2

Earths history and Rock Layers 2

8th - 9th Grade

12 Qs

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Earths history and Rock Layers 2

Earths history and Rock Layers 2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?
The absolute age of rock layers
The age of fossils
The relative age of rock layers
the super powers of rocks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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According to the law of superposition, the oldest fossils are found 
At the top of the rock layers
Near the bottom of the rock layers
In the middle of the rock layers
Somewhat near the surface

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which type of dating method can be used on rock layers by applying the Law of Superposition?
relative dating
absolute dating
radioactive dating
radiometric dating

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which of the following is the oldest?
Layer L
Intrusion D
Intrusion H
Layer E

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is the youngest layer in the outcrop?
A
B
C
D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Letter "F" is a....
inclusion
intrusion
fault
unconformity 

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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In this rock layer diagram there are two unconformities, a fault at E and an intrusion at D. Which unconformity occurred first?  How do you know?
Intrusion D occurred first because the instrusion has been moved by the fault.
The fault occurred first because it has moved the intrusion D.
Intrusion D occurred first because it can be seen in all of the rock layers.
Fault E occurred first because it is a normal fault.

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