Relative Age Dating

Relative Age Dating

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Unconformity?

Back

A break in the geologic record that occurs when rock layers are eroded over a long period of time.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer is older: Layer E or Intrusion A?

Back

Intrusion A is older than Layer E.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Law of Superposition?

Back

States that in undisturbed rock layers, younger rocks lie above older rocks.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is the oldest: Layer L, Intrusion D, Intrusion H, or Layer E?

Back

Layer E is the oldest.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer is older: Fault E or Intrusion D?

Back

Intrusion D is older than Fault E.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Relative Dating refer to?

Back

A method of determining the age of rocks and fossils in relation to one another.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Law of Crosscutting?

Back

States that a geologic feature (like a fault or intrusion) that cuts through another is younger than the feature it cuts.

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