Relative Dating and the Law of Superposition
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What is relative dating in geology?
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Relative dating is a method used to determine the age of rocks and fossils in relation to one another, without determining their exact age.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Law of Superposition?
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The Law of Superposition states that in an undeformed sequence of sedimentary rocks, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest layers are at the top.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can fossils be used in relative dating?
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Fossils can be used to correlate the ages of rock layers; the presence of certain fossils can indicate the relative age of the layers.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an intrusion in geology?
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An intrusion is a body of igneous rock that forms when magma penetrates existing rock layers and solidifies.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the order A, D, C, B, E represent in the context of rock layers?
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The order A, D, C, B, E represents the sequence of rock layers from youngest (A) to oldest (E).
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the oldest layer in a sequence?
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The oldest layer provides context for the geological history and the sequence of events that have occurred over time.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a stratigraphic column?
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A stratigraphic column is a diagram that represents the vertical sequence of rock layers and their relative ages.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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