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Test 9 - Age of Earth/Rock Cycle

Authored by Kristin Wilkinson

Science

7th Grade

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Test 9 - Age of Earth/Rock Cycle
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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method used to determine the age of rocks by comparing rocks with younger and older rock layers

absolute dating

fossil record

relative dating

radioactive decay

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A principle that states that younger rocks lie above older rocks if the layers have not been disturbed.

Theory of Plate Tectonics

Law of Superposition

Theory of Cross Cutting Relationships

Theory of Unconformities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?

A
B
C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?

F
E
B
C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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Which fossil would make the best index fossil?

Beetle

Flower

Frog

Fish

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What two methods are used for determining the age of rocks and fossils?

Relative and Absolute Dating

Carbon and Water Dating

Sedimentary and Igneous Rocks

Spatial and Layered Dating

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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