Law of Superposition

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Which of the following orders the rock layers accurately from youngest to oldest? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 4

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Front

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

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Layer E

Front

What is the oldest layer in the outcrop?

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E

Front

The rock formation labeled "P" is a(n)...

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intrusion

Front

Which rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest?

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A

Front

The Law of Superposition helps scientists to determine what?

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The relative age of rock layers

Front

According to the law of superposition, where are the oldest fossils found?

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Near the bottom of the rock layers

Front

Superposition means that in an undisturbed sequence of sedimentary rocks, which of the following is true? The oldest rocks are on top., The youngest rocks are in the middle., The youngest rocks are on the top., There is no way to know which layers are older.

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The youngest rocks are on the top.

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The law of superposition states:

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each rock layer is older than the one above it

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Index Fossils

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Certain fossils that can be used to help find the relative age of rock layers