Rock and Fossil Records Quiz

The principle of uniformitarianism states that sedimentary rocks are deposited in horizontal layers.

• False

• True

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A scientist stated that rock layer C is the oldest and rock layer A is the youngest. Based on the scientist's conclusion, what can you infer about the geologic history of the rock layers? Explain your answer.

• Rock layer C is the oldest, and rock layer A is the youngest, indicating a chronological sequence of deposition.
• Rock layer B is older than both layers A and C.
• All rock layers were formed simultaneously without any chronological order.
• Rock layer A is the oldest, and rock layer C is the youngest.

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The oldest rock layer in an undisturbed rock sequence occurs ____.

• at the bottom of the sequence

• below the sedimentary rock layer

• below the unconformity

• at the top of the sequence

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The principle of __ states that, in an undisturbed sequence, the oldest rocks are at the bottom of the sequence and successive layers are younger than those below them.

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The remains of living plants or animals are called fossils.

• True

• False

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Determining the order of events and the relative age of rocks by examining the position of rocks in a sequence is called ____.

• absolute dating

• radiometric dating

• relative dating

• radiocarbon dating

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The principle of superposition can be used to determine.

• A)absolute dating

• B)radiometric dating

• C)relative dating

• D)the relative age of these rock layers

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Which sequence lists the correct order of events in the area represented in the diagram?

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Which sequence lists the correct order of events in the area represented in the diagram?

• 1. Igneous intrusion Y formed.

  2. The shale layer was deposited.

  3. Igneous intrusion X formed.

  4. The limestone layer was deposited.

  5. The mudstone layer was deposited.

• 1. The mudstone layer was deposited.

  2. The limestone layer was deposited.

  3. The shale layer was deposited.

  4. Igneous intrusion Y cut into the mudstone, limestone, and shale.

  5. Igneous intrusion X cut into the mudstone, limestone, and shale

• 1. Igneous intrusion X formed.

  2. Igneous intrusion Y formed.

  3. The shale layer was deposited.

  4. The limestone layer was deposited.

  5. The mudstone layer was deposited.

• 1. The layer of mudstone was deposited.

  2. The layer of limestone was deposited.

  3. Igneous intrusion Y cut into the mudstone and limestone.

  4. The shale layer was deposited.

  5. Igneous intrusion X cut into the mudstone, limestone, and shale

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