Geologic Scale Diagrams
Authored by Deanna Estes
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can we use our knowledge of weathering and erosion for in the study of Earth's history?
To predict future geological events
To construct a timeline of Earth's history
To locate natural resources
To understand the composition of the Earth's core
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Catastrophism?
The theory that the Earth's surface is constantly changing due to human activities
The theory that the Earth's surface has been changed by gradual, long-lasting events
The theory that the Earth's surface has been changed by sudden, short-lived, violent events
The theory that the Earth's surface changes due to extraterrestrial influences
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the Law of Horizontality, how were layers of sediments originally deposited?
Vertically by wind
Horizontally by gravity
Randomly by water
Diagonally by ice
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Law of Horizontality suggest about rock layers that are not horizontal?
They have remained unchanged since their formation
They are the youngest rock layers
They have been changed by outside forces
They are found only in volcanic areas
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the Law of Superposition, where are the oldest layers of sedimentary rock typically found?
At the top
In the middle
At the bottom
Outside the layers
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where are the youngest layers of sedimentary rock typically found according to the Law of Superposition?
At the bottom
In the middle
At the top
Outside the layers
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can be determined by the position of sedimentary rock layers?
The chemical composition of the rocks
The absolute age of the rocks
The relative age of the rocks
The weight of the rocks
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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