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_{Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?}

• F
• E
• B
• C

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Which layer is the oldest?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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What rock layer is the oldest ?

• a
• b
• c
• d

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Where can the oldest layer be found?

• The top layer
• The middle layer
• They are all the same age
• The bottom layer

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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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geologic time intervals that eras are divided into.

• geologic time scale

• era

• period

• epoch

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Life on Earth has existed for more than _____________ years.

• 3.6 million

• 3 thousand

• 3 billion

• 4.6 billion

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Correctly sequence the layers of rocks oldest to youngest

• A,D, C, B, E

• E, B,C D, A

• B,E,C, D, A

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The Law of Superposition helps scientist to determine

• the absolute age of rock layers.

• the exact age of fossils

• the relative age of rock layers

• the super powers of rocks

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Put the following units of geological time in order from largest to smallest unit of time.

• Epoch, Eon, Era, Period

• Epoch, Period, Era, Eon

• Eon, Era, Period, Epoch

• Period, Eon, Period, Era

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