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- 1. Multiple Choice
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
- 2. Multiple Choice
When you determine the relative age of rock layers, you will use relative dating which is...
any method of determining whether something is older or younger than something else.
when magma cools or solidifies under the surface
when lava cools on the surface
- 3. Multiple Choice
According to the Law of Superposition which letter represents the oldest layer?
E
D
C
B
A
- 4. Multiple Choice
Analyze the seashell found in the white layer. Which statement is true of the rock layer that contains this fossil?
The white layer could also contain a fossil from the top layer and the bottom layer
The white layer is younger than the layers above it.
The white layer is older than the layers above it.
The white layer is older than the layers below it.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Is the rock layer with the trilobite fossils older or younger than the rock layers with the dinosaurs fossils?
older
younger
the same age
- 6. Multiple Choice
Lava that reaches the surface becomes an extrusion by cooling and solidifying. Will this layer be the oldest layer or the youngest layer?
oldest layer
youngest layer
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which letter represents an intrusion?
A
B
E
D
- 8. Multiple Choice
Is the intrusion (letter F) older or younger than the surrounding layers?
older
younger
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the order of the rock layers from youngest to oldest?
A, E, B, C, D
A, D, C B, E
E, B, C D, A
E, B, C A, D
- 10. Multiple Choice
Is the bone fossil older or younger than the intrusion?
older
younger
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which rock layer is the oldest?
A
D
E
F
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly lists the layers in order from oldest to youngest?
A, B, C, D, E
E, D, C, B, A
E, B, C, D, A
C, B, A, D, E
- 13. Multiple Choice
What can be used to determine the relative ages of rock layers?
living animals
living plants
minerals
fossils
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which layer is older?
layer M
Intrusion P
- 15. Multiple Choice
What geologic principle(or law) is best displayed here?
The Law of Superposition
Intrusion
Extrusion
- 16. Multiple Choice
What geologic principle(or law) is best displayed here?
The Law of Superposition
Extrusion
Intrusion
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