Law of Superposition

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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What type of organisms are typically found in the youngest rock layers?
Dinosaurs
Mammoths
Birds
Ammonites
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the youngest layer in a given rock diagram labeled A, B, C, D?
Layer A
Layer B
Layer C
Layer D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why is it important to study rock layers?
It helps scientists understand Earth's geological history, including the age of rocks and the evolution of life.
It allows geologists to predict weather patterns more accurately.
It provides insights into the chemical composition of the atmosphere.
It helps in finding new sources of renewable energy.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is an example of a sedimentary rock?
Granite
Limestone
Marble
Basalt
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which rock layer contains fossils of the most recently evolved organisms?
The bottom layer (layer 4)
The middle layer (layer 2)
The topmost layer (layer 1)
The second topmost layer (layer 3)
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What role do fossils play in understanding Earth's history?
Fossils are used to date rocks and minerals.
Fossils provide evidence of past life and help scientists understand the evolution of organisms and changes in the environment.
Fossils are primarily used for creating art and decoration.
Fossils only represent the organisms that are currently alive.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How can scientists determine the relative age of rock layers?
By applying the Law of Superposition and examining the sequence of layers.
By measuring the radioactive decay of isotopes in the rocks.
By comparing the mineral composition of different layers.
By analyzing the fossil content of the layers.
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