ELS quiz

1. Which type of dating method can be used on rock layers by applying the Law

of Superposition?

• A. Absolute Dating

• B. Relative Dating

• C. Radioactive Dating

• D. Radiometric Dating

2. What method of rock dating is used in giving rocks an actual date?

• A. Absolute Dating

• B. Geological Dating

• C. Historical Dating

• D. Relative Dating

Where can you find the oldest rock in an undisturbed rock file?

• A. on the topmost

• B. at the bottom

• C. upper part

• D. lower part

What is the difference between an absolute date and a relative date?

• A. An absolute date refers to a year or a range of years while a relative date indicates a chronological order.

• B. A relative date is derived from radiometric dating techniques while an absolute date comes from guesswork.

• C. A relative date refers to a year or a range of years while an absolute date indicates a chronological order.

• D. An absolute date involves testing of sedimentary rocks while relative date involves testing of igneous rocks.

What method of Rock Dating is using stratigraphy method?

• A. Absolute Dating

• B. Geological Dating

• C. Historical Dating

• D. Relative Dating

What method of Rock Dating is using stratigraphy method?

• A. Absolute Dating

• B. Geological Dating

• C. Historical Dating

• D. Relative Dating