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What does the law of superposition state?

• • A) Younger rocks are always on top of older rocks.

• • B) Older rocks are always on top of younger rocks.

• • C) All rocks are formed at the same time.

• • D) Sedimentary rocks cannot contain fossils.

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In which type of rock is the law of superposition primarily applicable?

• • A) Igneous

• • B) Metamorphic

• • C) Sedimentary

• • D) Volcanic

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In a sequence of sedimentary layers, which layer is likely the oldest?

• • A) The top layer

• • B) The middle layer

• • C) The bottom layer

• • D) The layer with the most fossils

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How does the law of superposition help in relative dating?

• • A) It provides absolute dates for rocks.

• • B) It allows geologists to determine the sequence of geological events.

• • C) It identifies the mineral composition of rocks.

• • D) It predicts future geological formations.

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If a fossil is found in the top layer of sediment, what can be inferred about its age?

• • A) It is the oldest fossil.

• • B) It is the youngest fossil.

• • C) Its age cannot be determined.

• • D) It is the same age as the bottom layer.

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What would you expect to find in a sequence of sedimentary rocks following the law of superposition?

• • A) Layers of the same age intermixed.

• • B) A gradual change in rock type from bottom to top.

• • C) An absence of fossils in older layers.

• • D) Random placement of sedimentary layers.

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Why is the law of superposition important in paleontology?

• A) It helps in the preservation of fossils.

• B) It allows for the dating of fossilized remains.

• C) It explains the formation of different fossil types.

• D) It identifies the geographic distribution of species.

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If a layer of rock is found on top of another, which is older?

• A) The top layer

• B) The bottom layer

• C) They are the same age

• D) It cannot be determined

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Which fossil is the oldest?

• Cyclopygidae

• Asaphidae

• Remopleiridae

• Auritmidae

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Which fossil is the youngest?

• Alligator Toe

• Clam Shell

• Tree Trunk

• Mouse Skull

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