FCHS Earth Systems: SES4.b Quiz

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Sarah Kufrovich
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does relative age dating differ from absolute age dating?
Relative age dating provides a specific age in years.
Relative age dating determines the sequence of events without exact dates.
Relative age dating uses radiometric techniques.
Relative age dating measures the decay of isotopes.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How can relative age dating be used to interpret the sequence of geological events in a region?
By providing exact dates for each event.
By determining the order of events based on the relationships between rock layers and features.
By using radiometric techniques.
By measuring the decay of isotopes.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which definition matches the principle shown in the picture?
Older layers are found above younger layers.
Younger layers are found above older layers.
All layers are the same age.
Layers are deposited vertically.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to Cross-Cutting Relationships, what is the age relationship between geological features and cross-cuts?
The feature that cuts through another is older.
The feature that is cut is older.
Both features are the same age.
The features are unrelated in age.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which principle is shown in the picture?
Intrusions
Faunal Succession
Original Horizontality
Lateral Continuity
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which principle is shown in the picture?
Principle of Superposition
Principle of Inclusion
Original Horizontality
Faunal Succession
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the Principle of Superposition help in determining the relative age of rock layers?
By identifying the mineral composition of each layer.
By determining the sequence of deposition.
By measuring the thickness of each layer.
By analyzing the color of each layer.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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