Law of Superposition
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Science
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the Law of Superposition help scientists determine?
Back
The relative age of rock layers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
According to the Law of Superposition, where are the oldest fossils found?
Back
Near the bottom of the rock layers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which fossil is considered relatively the oldest?
Back
Trilobite.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a diagram of rock layers, which layer is typically the oldest?
Back
The bottom layer.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
According to the Law of Superposition, which layer is the youngest?
Back
The top layer.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Law of Superposition?
Back
A geological principle stating that in undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of rock layers does the Law of Superposition apply to?
Back
Sedimentary rock layers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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