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- 1. Multiple Choice
The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?
The absolute age of rock layers
The age of fossils
The relative age of rock layers
the super powers of squirrels
- 2. Multiple Choice
According to the law of superposition, the oldest fossils are foundAt the top of the rock layersNear the bottom of the rock layersIn the middle of the rock layersSomewhat near the surface - 3. Multiple Choice
Which rock layer in the diagram is the oldest?
F
E
B
A
- 4. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?ABC
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following correctly lists the layers in order from oldest to youngest?A, B, C, D, EE, B, C, D, AE, D, C, B, AC, B, A, D, E
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which rock is the youngest?
A
B
C
D
- 7. Multiple ChoiceLetter "F" is a....inclusionintrusionfaultunconformity
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe rock formation labeled "P" is a(n)...faultintrusioninclusionunconformity
- 9. Multiple Choice
Faults are younger than the rocks they cut through. True or False
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
In the diagram which rock layer is the oldest?
layer 1
layer 2
layer 5
layer 6
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the Law of Superposition?Each sedimentary layer of rock represents 1000 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 layersIn undisturbed layers of sedimentary rock, the lowest layers contain the older rocksRocks that form near volcanoes are older than surrounding rock.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich conclusion correctly describes the youngest rock layer in the diagram?Layer W is the youngest because it is the top layer of sedimentary rock and the only layer that contains fossils.Layer X is the youngest because it is the middle layer of sedimentary rock.Layer Y is the youngest because it is the bottom layer of sedimentary rock.Layer Z is the youngest because it was once molten rock that moved through all three layers of sedimentary rock.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the youngest rock in the picture?
H
D
B
E
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which statement is true about the picture?
The Fault is younger than all the rocks
The Intrusion is younger than all the rocks
There is an unconformity under layer E
Rocks C, D, H, A, F, I were folded
- 15. Multiple Choice
C-E-D-B-A
A-B-D-E-C
A-D-B-E-C
D-A-B-E-C
- 16. Multiple ChoiceA break in the geologic record that is made when rock layers are eroded over a long period of timeLaw of SuperpositionLaw of CrosscuttingRelative DatingUnconformity
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the relative ages of the features in order from oldest to youngest?Limestone, Basalt, Fault, SiltstoneSiltstone, Fault, Basalt, LimestoneLimestone, Fault, Basalt, SiltstoneLimestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt
- 18. Multiple Choice
According to the ESRT, which geologic time period did the coal-forming forests exist?
Devonian
Quaternary
Mississippian
Pennsylvanian
- 19. Multiple ChoiceEvidence indicates that 251 million years ago a mass extinction of many life-forms occurred on Earth. Which form of life became extinct at this time?TrilobitesDinosaursMammothsEurypterids
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich group of organisms has the shortest record of life on Earth?eurypteridsbirdsgraptolitesplacoderm fish
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe Palisades sill intruded as North America began the process of separating from Africa and Europe as Pangaea was breaking apart. Approximately when did these events occur?65 mya299 mya200 mya400 mya
- 22. Multiple ChoiceDuring which time period was this particular species alive and most abundant?CambrianOrdovicianSilurianPermian
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe remains of an early dinosaur can be found at reference pointABCD
- 24. Multiple Choice
Trilobite fossils were recently discovered in the Himalaya Mountains. During which geologic period could these organisms have lived?
Neogene
Cretaceous
Triassic
Cambrian
- 25. Multiple Choice
When did the Jurassic Period end?
66 million years ago
146 million years ago
163 million years ago
190 million years ago
- 26. Multiple Choice
Studies of the rock record suggest that
humans have existed is very brief compared to geologic time
humans is present over much of the geologic past
humans first appeared at the time of the intrusion of the Palisades sill
the earliest humans lived at the same time as the dinosaurs
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which index fossil has been found in Ordovician-age bedrock?
- 28. Multiple ChoiceHow old do Paleontologists believe the Earth is?3.6 million years old3.6 billion years old4.6 billion years old4.6 million years old
- 29. Multiple ChoiceValcouroceras is a New York State index fossil. Which mountain-building event occurred in New York State during the time when Valcouroceras was living in oceans covering parts of New York State?Alleghenian orogenyTaconian orogenyAcadian orogenyGrenville orogeny
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