
Relative Dating and Rock Layer Formation

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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of geologists?
Scientists who study the origin, history, and the structure of the Earth.
People who study the stars and planets.
Individuals who analyze economic trends.
Experts in the field of computer science.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the fact that geologists need to know?
Age of rocks
Color of rocks
Weight of rocks
Location of rocks
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two ways to communicate age?
Relative age, Absolute age
Chronological age, Estimated age
Biological age, Historical age
Physical age, Mental age
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does relative age express?
Express the order, sequence of events. Tells if it is younger or older.
Express the exact age in years.
Express the age in terms of centuries.
Express the age in terms of decades.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is absolute age?
Numerical or absolute time. Includes a number and a unit of time such as years, days, or seconds.
A relative measure of time based on events.
A subjective interpretation of time.
A philosophical concept of time without measurement.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the principle of uniformitarianism?
Geologic processes that occur today are similar to those that have occurred in the past. Same processes that we see today have been occurring since the Earth formed.
Geologic processes are random and have no pattern over time.
The Earth's surface is shaped by sudden, short-lived, violent events.
The history of Earth is determined by supernatural forces.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does uniformitarianism help scientists?
It provides a framework for understanding geological processes.
It disproves the theory of evolution.
It supports the idea of a young Earth.
It is unrelated to scientific research.
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