1.16 Relative dating (more time, printable)

What part of an organism is most likely to become a fossil?

• heart

• skin

• bones

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Which rock layer is an intrusion?

• D

• A

• E

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Which rock layer is the oldest?

• A

• B

• E

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How do geologists determine the absolute age of an igneous rock?

• relative dating of fossils

• radiometric dating

• uniformitarianism

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A rock's age compared to the ages of other rocks is its _________ age.

• Absolute

• Relative

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Exposed rock layers found in the Grand Canyon are a result of what natural processes?

• Weathering, erosion, and deposition

• Fossilization

• Burrowing of H. sapiens

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According to the Law of Superposition, which statement is TRUE about rock layers?

• The youngest layer is on the bottom

• The oldest layer is on the bottom

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What is the name of the ancient landmass that joined all our present continents 250 million years ago?

• Permian

• Pangaea

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What do we call the record of life forms and geologic events in Earth's history?

• Radioactive dating

• Geologic Time Scale

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What do we call a scientist who studies fossils?

• Proctologist

• Paleontologist

Answer explanation

Fun fact: The paleontologist here is Professor Paul Sereno, a professor of paleontology at the University of Chicago and a National Geographic "explorer-in-residence" who has discovered several new dinosaur species on several continents. Mrs. P saw one of his lectures at her dorm ~1996.

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