Relative Age Dating Practice
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Relative Age Dating?
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Relative Age Dating is a method used to determine the age of rocks and fossils in relation to one another, without determining their exact age.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the Law of Superposition state?
Back
The Law of Superposition states that in undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest layers are at the top.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an index fossil?
Back
An index fossil is a fossil that is used to define and identify a particular time period in the geological time scale, typically because it was widespread and existed for a short duration.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are trilobites considered good index fossils?
Back
Trilobites are considered good index fossils because they were abundant, widespread geographically, and existed for a relatively short time period.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a fault in geological terms?
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A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, which can cause displacement.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an intrusion in geology?
Back
An intrusion is a body of igneous rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies within the crust of the Earth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the principle of cross-cutting relationships?
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The principle of cross-cutting relationships states that if a geological feature cuts through another, the feature that has been cut is older.
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