8.E.2.1 to 8.E.2.2

Use this geologic profile to answer the following question.Which of the following BEST describes the fossil at Point 3 when compared with the fossils at Points 1 and 2?

• the fossil at Point 3 is less common

• the fossil at Point 3 is smaller

• the fossil at Point 3 is older

• the fossil at POint 3 is more complex

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Fossils were discovered in four different sedimentary rock layers as shown in the pic. Which best describes the age of the fish relative to the age of the fern and the age of the shell?

• The fish is older than both the fern and the shell.

• The fish is younger than both the fern and the shell.

• The fish is older than the fern, but younger than the shell.

• The fish is younger than the fern, but older than the shell.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which best describes a rock layer at the bottom of an undisturbed cliff?

• It is older than all the layers above it.

• It is younger than all the layers above it

• It is thicker than all other layers above it.

• It is made of the same kind of rocks as the top of the cliff.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

In what type of rock would a geologist MOST likely find evidence of ancient life?

• sedimentary

• foliated

• metamorphic

• volcanic

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

The rock layers below were dated using the radioactive decay method.

If the layers have been undisturbed, which best represents their arrangement from bottom to top?

• W, X, Y, Z

• X, Y, W, Z

• Z, W, Y, X

• Z, Y, X, W

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Scientists estimate that if index fossils were deposited during a certain time frame, then the entire rock layer was also deposited at the same time. A scientist finds Trophite fossils. According to the chart above, in what era and period was this rock layer deposited?

• Cenozoic era; Tertiary period

• Mesozoic era; Triassic period

• Paleozoic era; Permian period

• D.

  Paleozoic era; Mississippian period

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which best describes the age of an igneous intrusion relative to the rock layers it cuts through?

• An intrusion is the same age as the layers around it.

• The intrusion is older than all of the layers it cuts through.

• The intrusion is younger than all of the layers it cuts through.

• The intrusion is older than the bottom layers and younger than the top layers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which natural occurrence is the direct result of tectonic plate movement?

• hurricane

• tornado

• earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which part of Earth’s history is best shown by analysis of ice cores?

• changes in the amounts of precipitation

• changes in plant growth

• changes in the formation of rock layers

• changes in climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What is most likely indicated by high concentrations of dust and ash in an ice core?

• tsunamis

• earthquakes

• tidal waves

• volcanic eruptions