Law of Superposition

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What is the Law of Superposition?

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The Law of Superposition states that in any undisturbed sequence of rocks, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest layers are at the top.

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What does the Law of Superposition help geologists determine?

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It helps geologists determine the relative ages of rock layers and the fossils within them.

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In a sequence of rock layers, where would you find the oldest fossils?

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Near the bottom of the rock layers.

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Which rock layer is considered the newest?

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The rock layer at the top of the sequence.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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What type of rock is most commonly associated with fossils?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is an example of a fossil that is relatively old?

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Trilobite.

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What is an example of a fossil that is relatively young?

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Mammoth.

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How can the Law of Superposition be applied in a real-world scenario?

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It can be used to locate oil deposits by analyzing the layers of sedimentary rock.

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What is the significance of the Kaibab formation in geology?

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It is a relatively young rock layer compared to others in the Grand Canyon.