Law of Superposition

Front

The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?

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The relative age of rock layers

Front

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

Back

Near the bottom of the rock layers

Front

Which rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest? Options: F, E, B, A

Back

A

Front

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

Back

A

Front

Which type of dating method can be used on rock layers by applying the Law of Superposition?

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relative dating

Front

Which of the following is the oldest? Layer L, Intrusion D, Intrusion H, Layer E

Back

Layer E

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

Back

E, B, C, D, A

Front

What is the oldest layer in the outcrop?

Back

E

Front

What is the youngest layer in the outcrop?

Back

A

Front

The rock formation labeled "P" is a(n)...

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intrusion