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Worksheets8.E.2.1 Review | Weekly Quiz Prep
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 43mins
Which is a process that allows scientists to compare rock layers with others in a sequence to determine their age?
radiometric dating
absolute dating
relative dating
The diagram shows a cross-section of several rock layers and geological features. Based on the diagram, which is true?
Layer U is the oldest
Layer Z is the youngest
Layer T is older than layer S
Layer X is older than layer y
A scientist finds the bones of a dinosaur. What could help the scientist determine the approximate age of the dinosaur bones?
the birds living in the area of the bones
the weather conditions in the area of the bones
the kinds of trees living in the area of the bones
the index fossils in the area of the bones
Which statement best describes the Law of Superposition?
Each sedimentary layer of rock represents 1,000 years of Earth’s age, much like the rings of a tree.
In undisturbed layers of sedimentary rock, the upper rock layers are older than the lower rock layers.
In undisturbed layers of sedimentary rock, the lowest layers contain the older rocks.
Rocks that form near volcanoes are older than surrounding rock.
Scientists find dinosaur fossils in the bottom rock layers of a cliff and mammal fossils in the middle rock layer of the cliff. Which could best be concluded from this evidence?
Dinosaurs ate plantes
Dinosaurs were eaten by the mammals
Dinosaurs lived on Earth before the mammals
Dinosaurs and mammals lived at the same time
According to the Law of Superposition, the oldest rock layers are found...
at the top of the rock layers
in the middle of the rock layers
near an intrusion
always at the bottom of the rock layers
Which letter represents an intrusion?
A
B
E
D
Is the intrusion (letter F) older or younger than the surrounding layers?
older
younger
Is the bone fossil older or younger than the intrusion?
older
younger
Index fossils help determine relative age through comparing the position of rock layers.
True
False
What is the relationship of CO2 and temperature?
there is no relationship
as CO2 increases, temperature increases
as CO2 decreases, temperature increases
as CO2 increases, temperature remains constant
