Rock Layer

The top layer of sediments in a sedimentary rocks is...

• The newest and youngest layer.
• The oldest layer.
• The only layer that is made from pebbles.
• The second layer of sediments.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which of the following are associated with volcanoes?

• Sediments and soil
• Crystals and sand
• Magma and lava
• Mica and granite

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is technically not a sediment?

• Bits of sand
• Crushed pieces of bone
• Shells
• Tiny pieces of dried leaves

Which layer is the oldest? 

• c
• a
• b
• d

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What fossil is the oldest?

• d
• b
• a
• c

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which layer would have the most fossils?

• l
• a
• z
• not enough information

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What layer is the youngest?

• a
• l
• d
• z

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

How are rock layers formed?

• all that apply 
• from the particles of older rocks 
• weathering 
• erosion 

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The settling out of sediment.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Cementation & Compaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which layer is the youngest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4