Sequence of Events

Which sequence shows the relative ages of the gabbro, granite, and schist from oldest to youngest?

• gabbro —› granite —› schist

• gabbro —› schist —› granite

• schist —› granite —› gabbro

• schist —› gabbro —› granite

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which geologic principle states that sediments are deposited in flat layers?

• Original Horizontality

• Superposition

• Uniformitarianism

Which statement best describes a difference between igneous rock A and igneous rock B?

• A was extrusive; B was intrusive.

• A cooled quickly; B cooled slowly.

• A formed after the limestone layer directly above it; B formed before the limestone layer directly above it.

• A has been exposed to weathering and erosion; B has not been exposed.

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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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which rock layer in the diagram is the oldest?

• F

• E

• B

• A

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which rock layer in the diagram is the youngest?

• F

• E

• B

• A

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which letter represents the oldest rock layer?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is the oldest layer in the outcrop?

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is the youngest layer in the outcrop?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is the correct sequence of events in the water cycle?

• Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Collection

• Condensation, Evaporation, Collection, Precipitation

• Precipitation, Collection, Evaporation, Condensation

• Collection, Precipitation, Condensation, Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4