Relative Dating Practice

Put the organisms in order from oldest to newest.

• Bird

• Ammonite

• Dinosaur

• Plant

• Trilobite

Scientists have learned Rock Layer B is the same age as Rock Layer W. Why is this true?

Which rock layer is the same age as Rock Layer G? How do you know?

Place the rock layers and geological events in order from oldest to youngest

• G

• A

• B

• F

• C

Place the rock layers and geological events in order from oldest to youngest

• E

• D

• WAVY LINE

• I

• H

What are the geological events B and E called?

Which geological event is older B or E? How do you know?

What is the wavy line above rock layers A and F? How did this form?

Organize the rock layers and geological events from OLDEST to YOUNGEST

• B

• A

• C

Describe the age of rock layer A in relation to rock layers B and C