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WorksheetsFORMATION OF ROCK LAYERS (POST-TEST)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
How are rock layers formed?
a. from the particles of older rocks
B. weathering
C. erosion
D. all that apply
a. volcanic layer
B. fault
A. DIKE
B. COUNTRY ROCK
Which is the oldest layer?
A. LAYER 1
B. LAYER 2
C. LAYER 3
D. LAYER 4
E. LAYER 5
Which layer is the oldest?
A. LAYER A
B. LAYER B
C. LAYER C
D. LAYER D
LAYER E
The Principle of Superposition states that the oldest layer of rock is located at the/a...
A. TOP
B. BOTTOM
C. MIDDLE
ANY LOCATION
On top of Mt. Everest, there are fossilized remains of sea life; this tells us that the rocks at the top of world's highest mountain
a. used to be above sea level
b. used to be below sea level
c. used to be on Mars
d. came from an asteroid
8. What is any evidence of ancient life called?
a. Fossil
b. Unconformity
c. Uniformitarianism
What layer has the least fossils?
a.Layer 5
b.Layer 6
c.Layer 3
d.Layer 4
10. The Principle of Cross-Cutting Relationships states that an igneous intrusion is
a. always younger than the layers it cuts across
b. always older than the layers it cuts across
c. the same age as the rock it melted
d. none of the answers are correct
