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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which process would be most effective in determining the age of fossils embedded in rock?
relative dating
absolute dating
use of index fossils
use of core sampling
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which statement is true?
The oldest layers of rock and soil are closest to the surface of the earth
The youngest layers of rock and soil are farther away from the surface of the earth.
inclusions are younger than the layers they are found in
Absolute dating and relative dating are two methods used by scientists to determine the age and sequence of geologic events.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What role do faults play in the Law of Superposition?
Faults create new types of rock.
Faults are younger than the layers they cut through.
Faults are the same age as the layers they cut through.
Faults are older than the layers they cut through.
- 4. Multiple Choice
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 rocks, 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.
- 5. Multiple Choice
According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?ABC - 6. Multiple ChoiceThe Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?The absolute age of rock layersThe age of fossilsThe relative age of rock layersthe super powers of rocks
- 7. Multiple Choice
According to the law of superposition, the oldest fossils are found
At the top of the rock layers
Near the bottom of the rock layers
In the middle of the rock layers
Somewhat near the surface
- 8. Multiple Choice
A scientist who studies ancient life/fossils is a:
Paleontologist
Archaeologist
Biologist
Sociologist
- 9. Multiple Choice
The age of a rock compared to other rocks around it is:
Superposition
Absolute age
radioactive decay
relative age
- 10. Multiple Choice
According to the diagram, what is the most recent event?
B
I
R
H
- 11. Multiple Choice
The diagram shows a section of land that has been undisturbed and includes a fossil.What can be concluded about the fossil?
The fossil is younger than the limestone.
The fossil is older than the shale.
The fossil is approximately the same age as the limestone.
It is approximately the same age as the sandstone.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram shows layers of rock that have been disturbed.Which layer of rock is the oldest?Layer A because other layers were formed in it.Layer B because it is under layers C and D.Layer D because it is the least eroded.Layer F because it is on the top.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceGeologists studied fossils taken from the top of a mountain. The chart lists several fossils taken from this location as well as their original habitat.What can be concluded based on the fossil evidence?The mountain climate was once much warmer than it is today.The mountain climate was once much colder than it is today.The mountain was covered by water at some point in the past.The elevation in the area was much higher at some point in the past.
- 14. Multiple Choice
The diagram shows a sedimentary rock sample that contains igneous rock intrusions.Which sequence shows the age of the fossils from youngest to oldest?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
3, 5, 4, 2, 1
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
5, 4, 2, 1, 3
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe time line shows the evolution of life forms during the geologic time scale.Which statement is supported by the time line?Dinosaurs became extinct 150 million years ago.Birds evolved approximately 275 million years ago.Animals started inhabiting land approximately 300 million years ago.Insects and amphibians appeared approximately 325 million years ago.
- 16. Multiple Choice
A geologist examines a rock outcrop obtained from a region with the rock layers labeled from 1 to 6.In what order were the rock layers likely deposited (laid down) over time?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 6
5, 4, 3, 6, 2, 1
6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
- 17. Multiple Choice
Pangaea refers to a...
large supercontinent
Greek superhero
Tropical fern
Mass extinction
- 18. Multiple Choice
The law of ________ says that any piece of stone inside another stone is older than the layer containing it.
Superposition
Inclusions
Horizontality
Cross cutting section
- 19. Multiple Choice
A paleontologist just discovered a Flower fossil. In which layer do you think the fossil was found in?
Cenozoic Layer
Mesozoic Layer
Paleozoic Layer
Late Proterozoic Layer
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