Review Dating Techniques
Authored by Carlos Ledon
Science
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Law of Superposition state about the layers of sedimentary rock?
The oldest layer is on the top and the youngest is on the bottom.
The youngest layer is on the top and the oldest is on the bottom.
All layers are the same age.
The age of layers cannot be determined.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a type of unconformity?
Angular unconformity
Disconformity
Nonconformity
Uncomforty
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does dendrochronology help in dating historical events?
By measuring radioactive decay
By counting tree rings
By analyzing rock layers
By studying fossilized remains
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes radiometric dating?
It uses the decay of radioactive isotopes to determine age.
It measures the thickness of rock layers.
It analyzes the color of sedimentary rocks.
It counts the number of fossils in a layer.
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NGSS.HS-PS1-8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is carbon-14 dating important in archaeology?
It can date rocks billions of years old.
It is used to date organic materials up to about 50,000 years old.
It is the only method to date fossils.
It is used to date metals and minerals.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between elements and isotopes?
Elements have different numbers of protons, isotopes have the same.
Elements have the same number of protons, isotopes have different numbers of neutrons.
Elements have different numbers of electrons, isotopes have the same.
Elements and isotopes are identical.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a mold fossil?
A fossil that forms when minerals replace the original organism.
A fossil that forms when an organism leaves an impression in the substrate.
A fossil that forms from the remains of plants.
A fossil that forms from the remains of animals.
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