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The Deep Time Stack: Law of Superposition Explained

This quiz features 20 questions about the fossil record and the law of superposition, designed for students in Grade 6. You will explore key concepts like how layers of rock reveal the history of life on Earth and the importance...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 97 | Last updated: Mar 3, 2026

Sample Question 1
In an undisturbed stack of rock layers, the oldest layer is always found at the very bottom.

True

False

Sample Question 2
If Layer A is above Layer B, and the ground has not been moved by an earthquake, which layer is younger?

Layer A

Layer B

They are the same age

Layer A is 100 years old

Neither layer has an age

Sample Question 3
If we see the law of superposition explained in a cliff side, which things could "disturb" the layers and make them harder to read?

Earthquakes tilting the rocks

Volcanic eruptions cutting through

Rivers washing away middle layers

Sunlight shining on the rocks

Rain falling on the top layer

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