Exploring Relative Dating in the Grand Canyon

Who is the host of the Relative Dating Game?

• Sedimentary Band

• Vasquez Rocks

• Michelle Barbossa Ramirez

• Chris Sanderson

What is the ultimate prize contestants can win on the Relative Dating Game?

• A million dollars

• A new car

• A thorough understanding of our planet's history

• A trip to California

Which layer of rock did Chris identify as the oldest?

• Layer C

• Layer B

• Layer A

• Layer D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What analogy did Chris use to determine the oldest rock layer?

• Making a sandwich

• Stacking books

• Building a house

• Planting a tree

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

How old is layer B?

• 30 million years

• 25 million years

• 20 million years

• 15 million years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Based on the age of layer B, how old is layer A?

• 15 million years

• 20 million years

• 25 million years

• 30 million years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What geological feature is causing the rocks to tilt upwards?

• An earthquake

• A volcano

• A fault

• A landslide

Did the fault form before or after the rock layers?

• It is unknown

• At the same time

• After

• Before

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What prize did Chris win for answering all questions correctly?

• A million dollars

• The latest album by the Sedimentary Band

• A trip to California

• A new car

What additional feature did Chris win along with the album?

• Michelle's voice on his answering machine

• A new car

• A million dollars

• A trip to California