Geologic Record: Absolute and Relative Dating Flashcard

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Absolute age is defined as:
Back
The age of rock determined by radiometric dating.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The age of a rock compared to the ages of other rocks is the rock's
Back
relative age
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
According to the law of __________, in horizontal sedimentary rock layers the oldest layer is at the bottom and the youngest layer is at the top.
Back
Superposition
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following correctly lists the layers in order from oldest to youngest? Options: A, B, C, D, E, E, B, C, D, A, E, D, C, B, A, C, B, A, D, E
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E, B, C, D, A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which rock layer or intrusion is the youngest? Options: A, B, C, D
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D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How old do Paleontologists believe the Earth is?
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4.6 billion years old
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term used to identify a scientist who studies fossils?
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Paleontologist
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