Geologic History Test
Below is a listing of some topics you can expect to see on this week's test.
Understand how to read and interrupt pg 8-9 ESRT chart
Geologic time scale (what it is and how it is divided)
Relative dating (original horizontality, superposition, exceptions, intrusions)
Folds and faults (what they are and how they relate to dating rocks)
Rock correlation (index fossils, volcanic ash, unconformities)
Radioactive dating (what it is, how it works)
Half-Life (nothing can change it)
C-14 vs. U-238
Sample Questions
Below are some sample questions you may expect to see on the test
Use Castle Learning data set with the same name as this test. It will provide you with sample questions AND feedback!
Mobile Friendly Questions (HTML5)
Questions File (PDF download and software required)
Review Games
Below are some review games that can help you prepare for the exam.
Geologic History of New York State
Correlation Index Fossils and Unconformities