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Q4:A#3: Geologic TIme/Index Fossils/Relative Dating Quiz

Authored by Mary Arsenault

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7th Grade

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Q4:A#3: Geologic TIme/Index Fossils/Relative Dating Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Layer B on side #1 (left) is a match to which layer on side #2 (right)?

z

y

w

there is no match

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

Limestone, Basalt, Fault, Siltstone
Siltstone, Fault, Basalt, Limestone
Limestone, Fault, Basalt, Siltstone
Limestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Which layer is OLDER? Fault E or Intrusion D?

Fault E

Intrusion D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The best index fossils have which two traits?

widespread geographically, long lifespan
widespread geographically, short lifespan
specific place, long lifespan
specific place, short lifespan

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

States that younger rocks lie above older rocks if the layers have not been disturbed

Law of crosscutting
Law of superposition
Relative Dating
Unconformity

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?

F
E
B
C

7.

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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