Erath and Space Semester Exam

Which is the oldest layer?

• A. LAYER 1

• B. LAYER 2

• C. LAYER 3

• D. LAYER 4

• E. LAYER 5

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which layer is the oldest?

• A. LAYER A

• B. LAYER B

• C. LAYER C

• D. LAYER D

• LAYER E

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The Principle of Superposition states that the oldest layer of rock is located at the/a...

• A. TOP

• B. BOTTOM

• C. MIDDLE

• ANY LOCATION

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The geologic map below shows several rock formations exposed when a road is cut through a hillside.

Which formation in this geological map is youngest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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

Used to determine whether an object is older or younger than other objects

• Superposition
• Relative Dating
• Fossil
• Unconformity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

How does absolute age differ from relative age?

• only absolute dating indicates which rock is older than another
• only absolute dating finds the age in years
• only relative dating finds the age in years

What element is usually used to date fossils?

• uranium-235
• carbon-14
• mercury-203
• thorium-234

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

What is known as the age of a rock or fossil described in comparison to that of another rock or fossil.

• Relative Age

• Absolute Age

• Parent Isotope

• Half-LIfe