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Relative rock age

Authored by Jennifer Lodge

Science

9th - 12th Grade

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Relative rock age
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Scientific law that states in horizontal sedimentary rock, the oldest layers are at the bottom

intrusion

fault

index fossil

superposition

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

An intrusion is always ___________ than the rock layers around it and beneath it

younger

older

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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The diagram shows a cross section of rocks beside a highway. 
Which rock type is the oldest?

rock type 1
rock type 2
rock type 3
rock type 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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest?

F
E
B
A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Which of the following correctly lists the layers in order from oldest to youngest?

A, B, C, D, E
E, B, C, D, A
E, D, C, B, A
C, B, A, D, E

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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The rock formation labeled "P" is a(n)...

fault
intrusion
inclusion
unconformity

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