Relative and Absolute Dating

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States that younger rocks lie above older rocks if the layers have not been disturbed

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superposition

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A break in the geologic record that is made when rock layers are ERODED over a long period of time

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unconformity

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What is the law of superposition?

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Sedimentary rock in its original position is older than layers above it.

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Analyze the seashell found in the white layer. Which statement is true of the rock layer that contains this fossil?

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It is older than the layers above it.

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What are the relative ages of the features in order from oldest to youngest? Options: Limestone, Basalt, Fault, Siltstone; Siltstone, Fault, Basalt, Limestone; Limestone, Fault, Basalt, Siltstone; Limestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt

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Limestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt

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Which rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest? Options: F, B, E, A

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A

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According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest? Options: F, B, E, A

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F

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Which of the following is the oldest? Layer L, Intrusion H, Intrusion D, Layer E

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Layer E

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How does sedimentary rock usually form?

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Horizontally

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Layer B on side #1 (left) is a match to which layer on side #2 (right)? Options: z, y, w, there is no match

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w

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