Topic 6 Lesson 1

states that the geologic feature which cuts another is the younger of the two features

• law of horizontality

• cross cutting relationships

• law of superposition

• uniformitarianism

Letter "F" is a....

• inclusion

• intrusion

• fault

• unconformity 

How old is the Earth?

• 4.6 billion years

• 1.4 billion years

• 4.6 million years

• 6000 years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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The ________ states that layers of sediment were originally deposited horizontally under the action of gravity.

• law of superposition

• law of horizontality 

• uniformitarianism 

• unconformities

What 2 things make a good index fossil?

• Good looks and a great smile

• widespread and on Earth of a short time

• widespread and on Earth for a long time

• only found in Clinton Twp and in every rock layer

A break in the geologic record that is made when rock layers are ERODED over a long period of time

• superposition

• relative dating

• unconformity

• cross-cutting

Is intrusion V older or younger than layer W?

• younger

• older

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which fossil makes the best index fossil?

• Fossil 1

• Fossil 2

• Fossil 3

• None follow all of the rules

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which of the follow is INCORRECT about an index fossil?

• The fossil must have lived only during a short part of the Earth's history.

• Many fossils of the organism must be found in the rock layers.

• The fossil must be found over a wide area of the Earth and be unique.

• The fossil must only be found in one area.

What do paleontologists study?

• space

• fossils

• atmosphere

• weather

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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