Geologic Time and Relative Dating
Authored by Lisa Thompson
Science
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
___determines the order of events by comparing the positions of rocks.
Superposition
Index Fossils
Absolute Dating
Relative Dating
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which layer is the oldest?
Layer 1 because it is closest to the surface.
layer 2 because it is the thickest.
Layer 3 because it has the most fossils.
Layer 4 because it is on the bottom.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
3.
REORDER QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are the layers in order from oldest (1) to youngest (5)?
A
D
E
C
B
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Precambrian Eon is known for
Age of Reptiles
Age of Invertebrates
88% of Earth’s time
Pangea Split
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The diagram shows three sedimentary rock layers and an igneous intrusion.
What is the relative age of igneous intrusion W?
Igneous intrusion W is younger than sedimentary rock layers Z and X, but its relative age to layer Y cannot be determined.
Igneous intrusion W is younger than sedimentary rock layers Y and Z but older than layer X.
Igneous intrusion W is older than sedimentary rock layers Z and X, but its relative age to layer Y cannot be determined.
Igneous intrusion W is older than sedimentary rock layers Y and X but younger than layer Z.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The diagram shows a geologic cross section of rock layers in a region.
Which geologic event happened most recently ?
folding of rock layers W, Y, and X
intrusion of igneous rock Z
faulting of rock layers V, W, Y, and X
intrusion of rock layer Y
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The diagram shows a geologic cross-section from a region.
What are the relative ages of the rocks from oldest to youngest ?
W, V, X, Z, and Y
W, Y, V, X, and Z
W, V, X, Y, and Z
W, V, Y, X, and Z
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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