Quiz Relative Dating and Index Fossils
Authored by Chrystal Haigler
Science
8th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram shows fossils and rock features...
How does intrusion X compare to the ages of the other rock layers and fossils in this geologic column?
Intrusion X is older than layers Y and Z.
Intrusion X is older than the clam and broadleaf fossils.
Intrusion X is younger than the broadleaf and fern fossils.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What process occurred after the formation of intrusion X and before the deposition of layer W?
Tectonic Plate Movement
Erosion
Fossilization
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram shows a geologic cross-section from a region.
What are the relative ages of the rocks from oldest to youngest ?
Z, X, Y, V, W
Y, W, V, X, Z
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Trilobites are good index fossils because.... (pick the best answer).
only lived for a short time period, found in the oceans, have hard bodies
are easy to identify and only found in one location on Earth.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
In which type of rock are most fossils found?
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Is the bone fossil older or younger than the intrusion?
older
younger
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do fossils usually form?
When organisms are buried in sediments and replaced by minerals over time
When animals freeze instantly
When plants are covered in volcanic ash
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