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Relative and Absolute Age

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
    15 minutes
    1 pt
    The age of a rock layer compared to the other rock layers around it is called
    Absolute Age
    Relative Age
    Comparative Age
    Layer Age
  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    1 pt
    According to the Law of Superposition, if sedimentary rock layers are deposited in a time sequence, which layer is the oldest layer?
    The layer on top
    The layer on the bottom
    A middle layer
    A layer that crosses other layers
  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    Choose the correct order of relative ages for the rock layers below, starting with the youngest, and finishing with the oldest layer.  
    A, E, B, C, D
    A, B, C, D, E
    E, A, D, C, B
    E, D, C, B, A
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