States that younger rocks lie above older rocks if the layers have not been disturbed
Relative Dating and Geological History

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Science
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12th Grade
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Sondra Griffin
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Law of superposition
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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According to the law of superposition, where are the oldest fossils found?
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Near the bottom of the rock layers
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest? Options: A, B, C
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A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following is the oldest? Options: Layer L, Intrusion D, Intrusion H, Layer E
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Layer E
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which letter is a fault? Options: E, F, G, H
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G
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When scientists are trying to compare things to see which geological artifacts are older or younger rather than find the actual age of something, this is called ____________.
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Relative aging
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Scientific study of rock layers
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Stratigraphy
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