Unit 2 Rock dating (8.E.2.1)

Unit 2 Rock dating (8.E.2.1)

8th Grade

15 Qs

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Unit 2 Rock dating (8.E.2.1)

Unit 2 Rock dating (8.E.2.1)

Assessment

Quiz

Science

8th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS1-4, HS-PS1-8, MS-LS4-1

+3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Karen Romero

Used 3+ times

FREE Resource

15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The diagram below shows fossils and rock features. How does intrusion X compare to the ages of the other rock layers and fossils in this geologic column?

Intrusion X is older than layers Y and Z.

Intrusion X is younger than all the layers.

Intrusion X is older than the clam and broadleaf fossils.

Intrusion X is younger than the broadleaf and fern fossils.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

The diagram shows a series of rock layers and fossils. Which statement is true?

Layer W is older than intrusion X.

Intrusion X is younger than layers Z and Y.

The broadleaf fossil is older than the fern fossil.

The clam fossil is younger than the reptile bone fossil.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Referring to the diagram of rock layers and fossils, which is younger than the clam fossil?

Layer Z

Broadleaf

Intrusion X

Reptile bone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Scientists can use relative dating, absolute dating, or a combination of the two techniques to determine the age of a fossil. Which of the following could be determined using both methods?

the difference in age between two fossils

which of two fossils is the older

a narrow age range for a fossil

the exact age of a fossil

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To calculate the relative age of rocks, geologists use the rate of radioactive decay of isotopes present in their samples. What is the term used for the original amount of the elemental isotopes being investigated?

rare earth isotopes

son isotopes

daughter isotopes

parent isotopes

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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A teacher gave students this diagram of rock layers. The teacher directed the students to determine the relative age of each rock layer based only on the information presented in the diagram. Which method can BEST be used by the students to determine the relative age of these layers?

radiometric dating

rock type evaluation

the law of superposition

principle of uniformitarianism

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Use this geologic profile to answer the following question.

The fossil at Point 3 is less common.

The fossil at Point 3 is smaller.

The fossil at Point 3 is older.

The fossil at Point 3 is more complex.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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