Relative and Absolute Age

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.

Front

What are the relative ages of the features in order from oldest to youngest? Limestone, Basalt, Fault, Siltstone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt, Limestone, Limestone, Fault, Basalt, Siltstone, Limestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt

Back

Limestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt

Front

Relative dating of rock layers tells us that the deeper we dig, _______.

Back

the older the rocks get

Front

According to the law of superposition, where are the oldest fossils found?

Back

Near the bottom of the rock layers

Front

According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?

Back

A

Front

How does sedimentary rock usually form? Options: Vertically, Diagonally, Folding, Horizontally

Back

Horizontally

Front

Used to determine whether an object is older or younger than other objects

Back

Relative Dating

Front

Rocks formed when magma or lava cools and hardens

Back

Igneous Rocks

Front

Rocks formed when sediments compact and cement together

Back

Sedimentary Rocks

Front

A is older than layer C. Is this statement true or false?

Back

FALSE