Relative Dating Law of Superposition

Relative Dating Law of Superposition

KG - University

16 Qs

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Relative Dating Law of Superposition

Relative Dating Law of Superposition

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?
The absolute age of rock layers
The age of fossils
The relative age of rock layers
the super powers of rocks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest?
F
E
B
A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?
A
B
C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of dating method can be used on rock layers by applying the Law of Superposition?
relative dating
absolute dating
radioactive dating
radiometric dating

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following is the oldest?
Layer L
Intrusion D
Intrusion H
Layer E

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following correctly lists the layers in order from oldest to youngest?
A, B, C, D, E
E, B, C, D, A
E, D, C, B, A
C, B, A, D, E

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