Relative Rock Dating

How have the rocks been disturbed?

• tilting

• folding

• faulting

• igneous intrusion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the youngest layer in the outcrop?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The diagram shows fossils in different rock layers. Which of these statements about the age of these fossils is most likely correct?

• Fossil A and C are the same age
  

• Fossil B is older than fossil C

• Fossils A is older than fossil B

• Fossil D is older than fossil C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

States that younger rocks lie above older rocks if the layers have not been disturbed

• Law of crosscutting

• Law of superposition

• Relative Dating

• Unconformity

What is the most recent event?

• E

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The rock formation labeled "P" is a(n)...

• fault

• intrusion

• inclusion

• unconformity

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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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which of the following is the oldest?

• Layer L

• Intrusion D

• Intrusion H

• Layer E

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4