Rock Layers and Fossils Quiz

Study the diagram of rock layers in the Grand Canyon. Which rock layer is the oldest?

• Tapeats Sandstone

• Kaibab Formation

• Coconino Sandstone

• Redwall Limestone

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Study the diagram of rock layers in the Grand Canyon. Which rock layer is the most recent?

• Tapeats Sandstone

• Kaibab Formation

• Supai Group

• Mauv Limestone

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What most likely caused the sand dunes to form in a desert in Colorado?

• A flood carried sand down a mountain

• Wind blew sand into piles after a river dried up

• A volcano desposited sand

• A glacier moved the sand

Which erosion table would carry more sediments farther?

• Standard Run

• Elevated Slope

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which erosion table would carry more sediments farther?

• Standard Water Source

• Flood Water Source

The fossil indicates that there was once water in the area it was found in.

• Yes

• No

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

The fossil indicates that there was once water in the area it was found in.

• Yes

• No

The fossil indicates that there was once water in the area it was found in.

• Yes

• No

The fossil indicates that there was once water in the area it was found in.

• Yes

• No

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

The fossil indicates that there was once water in the area it was found in.

• Yes

• No

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1