NYS ES  Relative Dating

NYS ES Relative Dating

9th - 12th Grade

7 Qs

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NYS ES  Relative Dating

NYS ES Relative Dating

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The following diagram represents a cross-sectional view of a portion of Earth's crust showing sedimentary rock layers that have not been overturned. The letters identify the specific layers. Which rock layer is probably the oldest?

A

B

C

D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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The following diagram shows a portion of Earth's crust. What is the relative age of the igneous rock?

It is older than the limestone but younger than the shale

It is younger than the limestone but older than the shale

It is older than both the limestone and the shale.

It is younger than both the limestone and the shale

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The simplest way to correlate exposed rock layers in the same general vicinity when they contain no fossils is by

examining intrusions

radioactive dating

following the continuity of the layers

tracing a fault

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Which of the following is the best example of an index fossil?

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The disturbed rock structure shown is probably the result of

warping

folding

volcanism

faulting

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Which is the oldest sedimentary rock in this diagram?

conglomerate

sandstone

shale

limestone

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Rock Layer B is the same age as layer

C

D

E

F