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Geology102:Quiz-Unit07

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the five principles of stratigraphy?

Superposition

Original horizontality

Cross-cutting relationships

Radioactive decay

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a mechanism of radioactive decay?

Stratigraphy

Electron capture

Superposition

Original horizontality

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is carbon-14 used in dating recent events?

It measures the numeric age of the Earth.

It determines the sequence of geologic events.

It helps date organic materials by measuring radioactive decay.

It identifies isotopes in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the study of layered sedimentary rocks called?

Paleontology

Stratigraphy

Mineralogy

Petrology

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Principle of Lateral Continuity state about strata?

Strata are always vertical

Strata are continuous in all directions until they thin out or hit a barrier

Strata are always horizontal

Strata are the oldest layers

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a nonconformity in geological terms?

A break or absence between parallel strata

Sedimentary rock deposited on igneous or metamorphic rocks

Horizontal strata deposited on tilted strata

Erosion of sedimentary layers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of the Grand Canyon, what does the term "strata" refer to?

Layers of volcanic rock

Layers of sedimentary rock

Layers of metamorphic rock

Layers of igneous rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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