Amplify Unit 3 Earth's Features

How do we determine the age of rock layers?

• Lower rock layers are older than the layers above them.

• All rock layers are the same age.

• The age of rock layers is determined by their color.

• Rock layers are older if they contain fossils.

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Which layer of rock is typically the youngest?

• The bottommost layer.

• The middle layer.

• The topmost layer.

• The layer just above the bottommost layer.

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What is the role of geologists in studying rock layers?

• To determine the age of fossils found in the layers.

• To observe the order of rock layers to infer the order of past environments.

• To identify the mineral composition of the rocks.

• To predict future geological events based on current data.

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What does it mean to infer in geology?

• To predict future geological events based on current data.

• To draw conclusions about past environments based on the order of rock layers.

• To analyze the chemical composition of rocks.

• To measure the age of rocks using radiometric dating.

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What do different sedimentary rocks tell us about past environments?

• They indicate the presence of ancient life forms.

• They show the types of minerals present in the area.

• Different sediment builds up in different environments, so different kinds of sedimentary rocks form in different environments.

• They reveal the temperature changes over geological time.

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What is sediment?

• Small particles of rock and soil that accumulate in layers.

• Large boulders that are found in mountains.

• Liquid materials that flow in rivers.

• Gaseous substances found in the atmosphere.

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What is a scientific argument?

• A scientific argument is a personal opinion without evidence.

• A scientific argument is a reasoned explanation that answers a question using evidence.

• A scientific argument is a debate between scientists.

• A scientific argument is a statement made without any reasoning.

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What is the difference between a response and a claim?

• A response is a specific assertion based on evidence, while a claim is a general answer.

• A response is a general answer, while a claim is a specific assertion based on evidence.

• A response is an opinion, while a claim is a fact.

• A response is a question, while a claim is a statement.

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How do scientists use evidence in their claims?

• Scientists use evidence to support their claims and make their arguments stronger.

• Scientists ignore evidence to make their claims more appealing.

• Scientists use evidence only when it supports their personal beliefs.

• Scientists use evidence to confuse their audience.

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What does it mean to observe in geology?

• To carefully examine rock layers and their characteristics.

• To collect samples of soil and minerals.

• To measure the temperature of rocks.

• To analyze the chemical composition of water.

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