Law of Superposition

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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 any undisturbed sequence of rocks, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest layers are at the top.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which rock layer is typically the oldest in a sequence?
Back
The oldest rock layer is usually the bottom layer in an undisturbed sequence.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If Layer A is above Layer B, which layer is younger?
Back
Layer A is younger than Layer B.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if a rock layer is disturbed?
Back
If a rock layer is disturbed, it may not follow the Law of Superposition, as layers can be shifted, folded, or faulted.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can fossils help determine the age of rock layers?
Back
Fossils can indicate the relative age of rock layers, as certain fossils are known to appear only in specific geological periods.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is relative dating in geology?
Back
Relative dating is the method of determining the age of rocks and fossils in relation to one another, rather than providing an exact age.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a disturbance that can affect rock layers?
Back
An example of a disturbance is an earthquake, which can shift rock layers and alter their original positions.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
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