Final Exam Game 1

What type of unconformity is shown below:

• nonconformity

• paraconformity

• disconformity

• angular unconformity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Type of unconformity shown in the picture here:

• nonconformity

• paraconformity

• angular unconformity

• disconformity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The idea that the same processes that shaped the Earth long ago, are similar to the ones that are shaping the Earth now.

• unconformity

• superposition

• cross cutting relationships

• uniformitarianism

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What law or principle is being shown in this image:

• uniformitarianism

• cross cutting relationships

• superposition

• fossil succession

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Another name for the study of rock layers is:

• Paleontology

• Stratigraphy

• Hoyology

• Minerology

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The father of stratigraphy is ____________ _____________

• Gregor Mendel

• Mr. Ballisty

• Nicholas Steno

• Bill Nye

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What happened to the layers in the below pictures:

• they were faulted

• they were folded

• igneous intrusions overtook them

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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In the cross section above, the squiggle line above Geology represent what?

• erosion

• fault

• igneous intrusion

• uplifting

Type of unconformity shown in the picture below:

• paraconformity

• angular

• disconformity

• nonconformity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which law or principle is shown in the figure below:

• uniformitarianism

• cross cutting relationship

• superposition

• lateral continuity