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WorksheetsFossils_Relative Age Review
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 31mins
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Class
Date
1.
The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?
a)
The absolute age of rock layers
b)
The age of fossils
c)
The relative age of rock layers
d)
the super powers of rocks
2.
According to the law of superposition, the oldest fossils are found
a)
At the top of the rock layers
b)
Near the bottom of the rock layers
c)
In the middle of the rock layers
d)
Somewhat near the surface
3.
Which rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest?
a)
F
b)
E
c)
B
d)
A
4.
According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
5.
Which type of dating method can be used on rock layers by applying the Law of Superposition?
a)
relative dating
b)
absolute dating
c)
radioactive dating
d)
radiometric dating
6.
The rock formation labeled "P" is a(n)...
a)
fault
b)
intrusion
c)
inclusion
d)
unconformity
7.
Which rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest?
a)
F
b)
E
c)
B
d)
A
8.
Which rock layer most likely contains fossils of the most recently evolved organisms?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
9.
Which type of fossil is pictured?
a)
mold
b)
cast
c)
carbon film
d)
petrified fossil
10.
Which type of fossil is pictured?
a)
petrified fossil
b)
preserved remains
c)
mold
d)
cast
11.
What type of fossil is pictured?
a)
cast
b)
petrified fossil
c)
preserved remains
d)
trace fossil
12.
What type of fossil is pictured?
a)
mold
b)
cast
c)
trace fossil
d)
petrified fossil
13.
What type of fossil is this?
a)
Mold
b)
Cast
c)
Trilobite are awesome
d)
trace fossil
14.
What type of fossil is this?
a)
Mold
b)
Carbon flim
c)
Cast
d)
Original Remains
15.
An______is an organism that lived for a short amount of time , were plentiful, and lived in a wide geographical area.
a)
index fossil
b)
I don't know fossil
c)
perserved fossil
d)
CHEAT
16.
Which of the following would make the BEST insex fossil since it existed for a small amount of time all over the world?
a)
gatropod
b)
fern
c)
ammonite
d)
coral
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