Quiz about Dating Rock Layers & Fossils

Question 1

The statement that the oldest layer will be at the bottom in an undisturbed sequence of rock layers is called the Principle of ....

Accepted Answer

Superposition

Answer

Inclusions

Answer

Unconformities

Answer

Cross-Cutting Relationships

Question 2

The Principle of Cross-Cutting Relationships states that an igneous intrusion is

Accepted Answer

always younger than the layers it cuts across

Answer

always older than the layers it cuts across

Answer

the same age as the rock it melted

Answer

none of the answers are correct

Question 3

Relative age dating is used to determine the...

Accepted Answer

age of one event in comparison with other events

Answer

actual age of an event

Answer

length of time between two events

Answer

rate at which a gologic process occurs

Question 4

Older rocks contained within newer rocks are called...

Accepted Answer

inclusions

Answer

intrusions

Answer

fossils

Answer

faults

Question 5

Which of the following correctly lists the layers in order from oldest to youngest?

Accepted Answer

E, B, C, D, A

Answer

A, B, C, D, E

Answer

E, D, C, B, A

Answer

C, B, A, D, E

Question 6

How old is the Earth?

Accepted Answer

4.6 billion years

Answer

1.4 billion years

Answer

4.6 million years

Answer

6000 years

Question 7

What is the oldest layer in the outcrop?

Accepted Answer

E

Answer

B

Answer

C

Answer

D

Question 8

What is the youngest layer in the outcrop?

Accepted Answer

A

Answer

B

Answer

C

Answer

D

Question 9

The rock formation labeled "P" is a(n)...

Accepted Answer

intrusion

Answer

fault

Answer

inclusion

Answer

unconformity

Question 10

Letter "F" is a....

Accepted Answer

fault

Answer

inclusion

Answer

intrusion

Answer

unconformity

Question 11

Letter "A" is an....

Accepted Answer

unconformity

Answer

inclusion

Answer

intrusion

Answer

fault

Question 12

Traces or remains of organisms that lived long ago

Accepted Answer

Fossil

Answer

Unconformity

Answer

Superposition

Answer

Column

Question 13

How does the law of crosscutting explain the age of a fault?

Accepted Answer

The fault is younger than the rocks it cuts through.

Answer

The fault is younger than the rocks above it.

Answer

The fault is older than the rocks above it.

Answer

The fault is older than the rocks it cuts through.

Question 14

What are the relative ages of the features in order from oldest to youngest?

Accepted Answer

Limestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt

Answer

Limestone, Basalt, Fault, Siltstone

Answer

Siltstone, Fault, Basalt, Limestone

Answer

Limestone, Fault, Basalt, Siltstone

Question 15

The Geologic Time Scale is a record of what?

Accepted Answer

the known history of rocks and fossils

Answer

old geologists

Answer

sweet geology music

Answer

a list of every living thing ever

Question 16

How does sedimentary rock usually form?

Accepted Answer

Horizontally

Answer

Vertically

Answer

Diagonally

Answer

Folding

Question 17

The numerical age, in years, of any object.

Accepted Answer

absolute age

Answer

relative age

Answer

<p>space age</p>

Answer

Question 18

In which kind of rock do we usually find a fossil?

Accepted Answer

sedimentary  rock

Answer

metamorphic rock

Answer

igneous rock

Question 19

The diagram shows fossils in different rock layers. Which of these statements about the age of these fossils is most likely correct?

Accepted Answer

Fossil D is older than fossil C

Answer

Fossil A and C are the same age

Answer

Fossil B is older than fossil C

Answer

Fossils A is older than fossil B

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for Science