Cross Section Analysis Rock Layers

Cross Section Analysis Rock Layers

7th - 8th Grade

13 Qs

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Cross Section Analysis Rock Layers

Cross Section Analysis Rock Layers

Assessment

Quiz

Other Sciences

7th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Charles Martinez

FREE Resource

13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The diagram shows a cross section of rocks beside a highway. 
Which rock type is the oldest?
rock type 1
rock type 2
rock type 3
rock type 4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image
In the diagram which rock lasyer is probably the oldest?
layer 1
layer 2
layer 5
layer 6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image
Which rock layer most likely contains fossils of the most recently evolved organisms
1
2
3
4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Media Image
The diagram shows the fossils in two different sections of rock found in opposite sides of a canyon. Which layer in rock section one is approximately the same age as layer X in rock section two?
layer 1
layer 2
layer 3
layer 4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image
The diagram shows some of the layers of rocks found in the Grand Canyon. Scientists find these layers of rock useful for studying fossils
What type of rock is shown labeled in these layers?
extrusive
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The picture shows a close-up view of fossils found with the cliff wall.
This cliff is most likely composed of?
igneous rock
molten rock
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which can most likely be concluded about the top layer of rock seen in an undisturbed cliff wall?
The top layer is older than layers located farther down the cliff.
The top  layer is younger than layers located farther down the cliff.
The top layer contains more fossils than layers located farther down the cliff.
The top layer contains fewer fossils than layers located farther down the cliff.

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