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Rock Layers and Fossils

Authored by Kellie Sischo

Science

8th Grade

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Rock Layers and Fossils
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The statement that the oldest layer will be at the bottom in an undisturbed sequence of rock layers is called the Principle of ....

Inclusions
Unconformities
Cross-Cutting Relationships
Superposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The Principle of Cross-Cutting Relationships states that an igneous intrusion is 

always younger than the layers it cuts across
always older than the layers it cuts across
the same age as the rock it melted
none of the answers are correct

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Relative age dating is used to determine the...

actual age of an event
length of time between two events
age of one event in comparison with other events
rate at which a gologic process occurs

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Older rocks contained within newer rocks are called...

intrusions
inclusions
fossils
faults

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How old is the Earth?

4.6 billion years
1.4 billion years
4.6 million years
6000 years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

What is the oldest layer in the outcrop?

B
C
D
E

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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