Relative and Absolute Dating

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Science
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9th Grade
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Benevolence Yangsi
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
States that younger rocks lie above older rocks if the layers have not been disturbed
Back
superposition
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A break in the geologic record that is made when rock layers are ERODED over a long period of time
Back
unconformity
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the law of superposition?
Back
Sedimentary rock in its original position is older than layers above it.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Analyze the seashell found in the white layer. Which statement is true of the rock layer that contains this fossil?
Back
It is older than the layers above it.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the relative ages of the features in order from oldest to youngest? Options: Limestone, Basalt, Fault, Siltstone; Siltstone, Fault, Basalt, Limestone; Limestone, Fault, Basalt, Siltstone; Limestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt
Back
Limestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest? Options: F, B, E, A
Back
A
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest? Options: F, B, E, A
Back
F
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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