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In the diagram of the ocean basin, where is the oldest oceanic crust found?(1 point)
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A
A

B
B

C
C

D
D
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D. D

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Yes, I am sure that the oldest oceanic crust is found at point D in the diagram.

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In the diagram of the ocean basin, where is the oldest oceanic crust found?

A
B
C
D

The correct answer is D, which is where the oldest oceanic crust is found.

The Law of Superposition is part of a method of dating rocks and fossils called relative dating. Which of these statements is NOT true of relative dating?(1 point)

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Relative dating uses the sequence of rock layers to establish age.
Relative dating uses the sequence of rock layers to establish age.

Relative dating often uses index fossils to establish ages of layers.
Relative dating often uses index fossils to establish ages of layers.

Relative dating gives an estimate of age based on the relationship between layers.
Relative dating gives an estimate of age based on the relationship between layers.

Relative dating depends on the use of radioactive isotopes to give exact ages of layers.

Relative dating depends on the use of radioactive isotopes to give exact ages of layers.

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Yes, I am sure. The statement "Relative dating depends on the use of radioactive isotopes to give exact ages of layers" is NOT true of relative dating.

ish fossils have been found in some places where there is no longer any water. Sometimes, they are found on tops of mountains. What is the BEST explanation for why the fish fossils were found in these places with no water?(1 point)

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Fish used to live on land.
Fish used to live on land.

These places were once underwater.
These places were once underwater.

The fossils caused the water to dry up.
The fossils caused the water to dry up.

These places had fish that climbed the mountains.
These places had fish that climbed the mountains.