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Formation of Rock Layers

Authored by Mila Mallare

Science

11th Grade

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Formation of Rock Layers
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1.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the study of rock layers called?

Stratigraphy

Stratification

Superposition

Cross-cutting

2.

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Which layer of the rocks follows the principle of superposition?

Layer 1

Layer 3

Layer 4

Layer 6

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

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Which layer of the rocks shows the cross-cutting relationship?

Layer 1

Layer 3

Layer 4

Layer 6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who originated the idea that the Earth is billions of years old?

James Hutton

Nicholas Steno

Unknown Author

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are stratified rocks made of?

Visible layers of sediments

Crystalline structures

Fragmental particles

All of the above

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process used to determine the age of rocks and fossils?

Relative dating

Absolute dating

Radioactive decay

Stratigraphy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the half-life of uranium?

713 million years

1 billion years

500 million years

Unknown

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