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Geographical Timeline
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the law of superposition state?
A) Younger rocks are always on top of older rocks.
B) Older rocks are always on top of younger rocks.
C) All rocks are formed at the same time.
D) Sedimentary rocks cannot contain fossils.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which type of rock is the law of superposition primarily applicable?
A) Igneous
B) Metamorphic
C) Sedimentary
D) Volcanic
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a sequence of sedimentary layers, which layer is likely the oldest?
A) The top layer
B) The middle layer
C) The bottom layer
D) The layer with the most fossils
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the law of superposition help in relative dating?
A) It provides absolute dates for rocks.
B) It allows geologists to determine the sequence of geological events.
C) It identifies the mineral composition of rocks.
D) It predicts future geological formations.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a fossil is found in the top layer of sediment, what can be inferred about its age?
A) It is the oldest fossil.
B) It is the youngest fossil.
C) Its age cannot be determined.
D) It is the same age as the bottom layer.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would you expect to find in a sequence of sedimentary rocks following the law of superposition?
A) Layers of the same age intermixed.
B) A gradual change in rock type from bottom to top.
C) An absence of fossils in older layers.
D) Random placement of sedimentary layers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the law of superposition important in paleontology?
A) It helps in the preservation of fossils.
B) It allows for the dating of fossilized remains.
C) It explains the formation of different fossil types.
D) It identifies the geographic distribution of species.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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