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How do scientists determine the relative ages of rock?
MS-ESS 1-4
1)
This relative age of rocks and fossils can be determined by using 2 basic methods:
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2) The Law that scientists use to read rock layers states that:
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Use the following diagram to answer the following questions:
3. Which rock layer is the oldest in this rock column? A
B
C
D
( Circle One )
4. What is the relative age of rock layer B?
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GRAND TOTAL: ______/ 8