F6. Relative dating

Which layer is OLDER? Fault E or Intrusion D?

• Fault E

• Intrusion D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Layer B on side #1 (left) is a match to which layer on side #2 (right)?

• z

• y

• w

• there is no match

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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

• fault
• intrusion
• inclusion
• unconformity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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

• At the top of the rock layers
• Near the bottom of the rock layers
• In the middle of the rock layers
• Somewhat near the surface

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which came first: A or D?

• A

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which came first: B or C?

• C

• B

Which is younger: Unconformity or the folding?

• Unconformity

• Folding

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which is older: layer F or the folding?

• Layer F

• Folding

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is the line between B and C called?

• a fold

• A fault

• unconformity

• uniformitarianism

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is the line between B and C called?

• a fold

• A fault

• unconformity

• uniformitarianism

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4