Relative age of rocks

Some events that can disturb rock layers. identify the event shown in the picture.

• a Dike

• Folding

• Tilting

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Layers of sediment are deposited horizontally under the action of gravity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The principle of Lateral continuity says, The rock layers are not lateral and continuous

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which is the oldest layer?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

A dike forms when ------------or sediment is pushed into existing rocks

• Lava

• Water

• Magma

The oldest rock layers are on the bottom, while the youngest rock layers are on top.

Which principle is this...?

• Lateral continuity

• Superposition

• Original horizontality

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The rock layers are lateral and continuous is related with--------------

• Cross-cutting

• Original horizontality

• Lateral continuity