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Explore 1 The Law of Superposition

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Refer to the diagram below that illustrates sedimentary rock layers. Which of the following statements best describes the law of superposition?

The youngest rock layers are found at the bottom of the diagram.
The oldest rock layers are found at the top of the diagram.
The youngest rock layers are found at the top of the diagram.
All rock layers are the same age.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do scientists use the law of superposition for?

To determine what type of fossil they have found
To determine the age of the fossil
To find new fossils hidden in rock layers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Scientists working in the desert discover the fossil of a marine (water) animal. What conclusion might they draw?

This area was once underwater
This animal must've come on land before it died
Someone must've moved this fossil from its original location

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Law of Superposition?

Rock layers on top are younger than layers on bottom
Rock layers on bottom are younger than layers on top
All rock layers are the same age
Rock layers form randomly with no order

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you find a fossil in the bottom layer of rock, what can you conclude?

It's the newest fossil
It's from last year
It's the oldest fossil
You can't determine its age

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example best shows the Law of Superposition?

A sandwich where all ingredients were mixed together
A layer cake with the oldest layer on top
A stack of newspapers with today's paper on top
A pile of rocks arranged by size
Option 5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might disturb the normal order of rock layers?

Wind erosion
Earthquakes and folding
Rain and snow
Plant growth

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