Unit 6 Practice Test(7th Grade)
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Law of Superposition?
The principle that states that younger layers of rock are deposited on top of older layers.
The principle that states that all rock layers are horizontal.
The principle that states that rock layers are continuous.
The principle that states that rock layers are cut by faults.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how the Law of Cross Cutting can be used to determine the relative age of rock layers.
By identifying the oldest rock layer based on its position.
By observing that a fault or intrusion is younger than the rock layers it cuts through.
By measuring the thickness of each rock layer.
By comparing the color of different rock layers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe a scenario where the Law of Original Horizontality might not apply.
When rock layers are deposited in a riverbed.
When rock layers are tilted by tectonic forces.
When rock layers are formed by volcanic activity.
When rock layers are eroded by wind.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an index fossil?
A fossil that is found in only one location.
A fossil that is used to determine the absolute age of rock layers.
A fossil that is used to identify and date the rock layers in which it is found.
A fossil that is found in the deepest rock layers.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can unconformities indicate a gap in the geological record?
By showing a continuous sequence of rock layers.
By indicating that rock layers have been eroded or not deposited for a period of time.
By displaying a change in the color of rock layers.
By showing a sudden increase in fossil content.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Compare and contrast relative age and absolute age in geology.
Relative age determines the exact age of a rock, while absolute age compares rock layers.
Relative age is based on the order of rock layers, while absolute age provides a numerical age.
Relative age uses radiometric dating, while absolute age uses fossils.
Relative age is more accurate than absolute age.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Law of Lateral Continuity state?
Rock layers extend horizontally and can be matched across gaps.
Rock layers are always deposited in a vertical position.
Rock layers are cut by faults and intrusions.
Rock layers are always the same thickness.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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