Fossils & Law of Superposition

Which of the following is the oldest?

• Layer L
• Intrusion D
• Intrusion H
• Layer E

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which layer is OLDER? Layer M or Intrusion P?

• Layer M

• Intrusion P

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which of the following terms BEST matches the definition: the geologic principle that states that in horizontal layers of of sedimentary rock, each layer is older than the layer above it and younger than the layer below it.

• Radioactive Dating

• Law of Superposition

• Half Life

• Law of Uniformitarianism

Layers of rock are called:

• rock

• fossils

• levels

• strata

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

According to the law of superposition, the oldest fossils are found 

• At the top of the rock layers
• Near the bottom of the rock layers
• In the middle of the rock layers
• Somewhat near the surface

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What are the relative ages of the features in order from oldest to youngest?

• Limestone, Basalt, Fault, Siltstone
• Siltstone, Fault, Basalt, Limestone
• Limestone, Fault, Basalt, Siltstone
• Limestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which layer is OLDER? Layer E or Fault H?

• Layer E

• Fault H

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Layer B on side #1 (left) is a match to which layer on side #2 (right)?

• z

• y

• w

• there is no match

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is known as the age of a rock or fossil described in comparison to that of another rock or fossil.

• Relative Age

• Absolute Age

• Parent Isotope

• Half-LIfe

Which of the following is the oldest?

• Layer L
• Intrusion D
• Intrusion H
• Layer E

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4