The correct statement is:
The fossil is older than the layer of rock it was formed in.
Which statement describes the relative age of a fossil that has formed inside a layer of rock?(1 point)
Responses
The fossil is younger than the layer of rock it was formed in.
The fossil is younger than the layer of rock it was formed in.
The fossil is older than the layer of rock right below it.
The fossil is older than the layer of rock right below it.
The fossil is younger than the layer of rock right above it.
The fossil is younger than the layer of rock right above it.
The fossil is older than the layer of rock it was formed in.
The fossil is older than the layer of rock it was formed in.
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Use this sentence: A fault cuts across several layers of rock.
Which conclusion can be made?
(1 point)
Responses
The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of crosscutting.
The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of crosscutting.
The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of inclusion.
The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of inclusion.
The fault is older than the layers of rock based on the law of inclusion.
The fault is older than the layers of rock based on the law of inclusion.
The fault is older than the layers of rock based on the law of crosscutting.
Which conclusion can be made?
(1 point)
Responses
The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of crosscutting.
The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of crosscutting.
The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of inclusion.
The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of inclusion.
The fault is older than the layers of rock based on the law of inclusion.
The fault is older than the layers of rock based on the law of inclusion.
The fault is older than the layers of rock based on the law of crosscutting.
The correct statement is:
The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of crosscutting.
The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of crosscutting.
What do the law of superposition and the law of inclusion have in common?(1 point)
Responses
Both laws are about matching fossils in different areas.
Both laws are about matching fossils in different areas.
Both laws give the exact ages of rocks.
Both laws give the exact ages of rocks.
Both laws are about the ages of intruding rocks.
Both laws are about the ages of intruding rocks.
Both laws describe the relative ages of rocks.
Responses
Both laws are about matching fossils in different areas.
Both laws are about matching fossils in different areas.
Both laws give the exact ages of rocks.
Both laws give the exact ages of rocks.
Both laws are about the ages of intruding rocks.
Both laws are about the ages of intruding rocks.
Both laws describe the relative ages of rocks.
The correct statement is:
Both laws describe the relative ages of rocks.
Both laws describe the relative ages of rocks.
Which is correct about the effectiveness of carbon dating? (1 point)
Responses
It only works for organisms that died less than about 6,000 years ago.
It only works for organisms that died less than about 6,000 years ago.
It only works for rocks that formed more than about 6,000 years ago.
It only works for rocks that formed more than about 6,000 years ago.
It only works for organisms that died less than about 60,000 years ago.
It only works for organisms that died less than about 60,000 years ago.
It only works for rocks that formed more than about 60,000 years ago.
Responses
It only works for organisms that died less than about 6,000 years ago.
It only works for organisms that died less than about 6,000 years ago.
It only works for rocks that formed more than about 6,000 years ago.
It only works for rocks that formed more than about 6,000 years ago.
It only works for organisms that died less than about 60,000 years ago.
It only works for organisms that died less than about 60,000 years ago.
It only works for rocks that formed more than about 60,000 years ago.
The correct statement is:
It only works for organisms that died less than about 60,000 years ago.
It only works for organisms that died less than about 60,000 years ago.
Which statement is correct about carbon dating and index fossils?(1 point)
Responses
Carbon dating is used for absolute dating, but index fossils are not.
Carbon dating is used for absolute dating, but index fossils are not.
Index fossils are used for absolute dating, but carbon dating is not.
Index fossils are used for absolute dating, but carbon dating is not.
They are both used to determine the relative ages of rocks and fossils.
They are both used to determine the relative ages of rocks and fossils.
They are both used to determine the absolute ages of rocks and fossils.
Responses
Carbon dating is used for absolute dating, but index fossils are not.
Carbon dating is used for absolute dating, but index fossils are not.
Index fossils are used for absolute dating, but carbon dating is not.
Index fossils are used for absolute dating, but carbon dating is not.
They are both used to determine the relative ages of rocks and fossils.
They are both used to determine the relative ages of rocks and fossils.
They are both used to determine the absolute ages of rocks and fossils.
The correct statement is:
They are both used to determine the relative ages of rocks and fossils.
They are both used to determine the relative ages of rocks and fossils.
Which statement explains why ammonites are a good example of an index fossil?(1 point)
Responses
Ammonites existed in a small geographic area.
Ammonites existed in a small geographic area.
Ammonites existed for a relatively limited period of time.
Ammonites existed for a relatively limited period of time.
Ammonites existed only in the oceans.
Ammonites existed only in the oceans.
Ammonites existed long before the dinosaurs.
Responses
Ammonites existed in a small geographic area.
Ammonites existed in a small geographic area.
Ammonites existed for a relatively limited period of time.
Ammonites existed for a relatively limited period of time.
Ammonites existed only in the oceans.
Ammonites existed only in the oceans.
Ammonites existed long before the dinosaurs.
The correct statement is:
Ammonites existed for a relatively limited period of time.
Ammonites existed for a relatively limited period of time.
What is the theory that describes the movement of landmasses on Earth’s surface?(1 point)
Responses
divergence
divergence
subduction
subduction
plate tectonics
plate tectonics
continental drift
Responses
divergence
divergence
subduction
subduction
plate tectonics
plate tectonics
continental drift
The correct statement is:
plate tectonics
plate tectonics
How does the fern Glossopteris provide evidence for the movement of the continents?(1 point)
Responses
It is the oldest plant on Earth.
It is the oldest plant on Earth.
It was found on many continents.
It was found on many continents.
It existed in the Permian period.
It existed in the Permian period.
It lived at the same time as Lystrosaurus.
Responses
It is the oldest plant on Earth.
It is the oldest plant on Earth.
It was found on many continents.
It was found on many continents.
It existed in the Permian period.
It existed in the Permian period.
It lived at the same time as Lystrosaurus.
The correct statement is:
It was found on many continents.
It was found on many continents.
Which is a result of Earth’s magnetic poles reversing over time?(1 point)
Responses
distinct bands in rocks that contain magnetic particles
distinct bands in rocks that contain magnetic particles
high amounts of iron found in ocean rocks
high amounts of iron found in ocean rocks
magma rising to the ocean floor at mid-ocean ridges
magma rising to the ocean floor at mid-ocean ridges
volcanoes occurring at tectonic plate boundaries
Responses
distinct bands in rocks that contain magnetic particles
distinct bands in rocks that contain magnetic particles
high amounts of iron found in ocean rocks
high amounts of iron found in ocean rocks
magma rising to the ocean floor at mid-ocean ridges
magma rising to the ocean floor at mid-ocean ridges
volcanoes occurring at tectonic plate boundaries
The correct statement is:
distinct bands in rocks that contain magnetic particles
distinct bands in rocks that contain magnetic particles
How are earthquakes at continental plate boundaries different from earthquakes at mid-ocean ridges?(1 point)
Responses
They are shorter in duration.
They are shorter in duration.
They begin closer to Earth’s surface.
They begin closer to Earth’s surface.
They are longer in duration.
They are longer in duration.
They begin deeper in Earth’s crust.
Responses
They are shorter in duration.
They are shorter in duration.
They begin closer to Earth’s surface.
They begin closer to Earth’s surface.
They are longer in duration.
They are longer in duration.
They begin deeper in Earth’s crust.
The correct statement is:
They begin closer to Earth’s surface.
They begin closer to Earth’s surface.
Which describes ocean rocks that are found near mid-ocean ridges?(1 point)
Responses
They are younger and form through the cooling of magma.
They are younger and form through the cooling of magma.
They are older and form through the cooling of magma.
They are older and form through the cooling of magma.
They are older and form through the cementation of sediments.
They are older and form through the cementation of sediments.
They are younger and form through the cementation of sediments.
Responses
They are younger and form through the cooling of magma.
They are younger and form through the cooling of magma.
They are older and form through the cooling of magma.
They are older and form through the cooling of magma.
They are older and form through the cementation of sediments.
They are older and form through the cementation of sediments.
They are younger and form through the cementation of sediments.
The correct statement is:
They are younger and form through the cooling of magma.
They are younger and form through the cooling of magma.
Fossils of the same life form species have been found on continents that are now divided by oceans. In one to two sentences, explain how this could be possible if a supercontinent did not exist.(2 points)
If fossils of the same life form species have been found on continents that are now divided by oceans, it suggests that these continents were once connected and formed part of a larger landmass, which eventually broke apart due to the movement of tectonic plates.