HS SCI CHP 14: Part 4 - Landform Diagrams

What is the law of original horizontality?

• The law of original horizontality is a geological principle that states that layers of sediment are deposited in a horizontal position.
• The law of original horizontality is a principle that applies only to igneous rocks.
• The law of original horizontality refers to the movement of tectonic plates.
• The law of original horizontality states that sediment layers are always deposited vertically.

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What is the law of superposition?

• The law of superposition states that all rock layers are formed at the same time.
• The law of superposition applies only to igneous rocks and not to sedimentary layers.
• The law of superposition indicates that the youngest layers are always at the bottom.
• The law of superposition is a geological principle that states that in undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.

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What is the principle of crosscutting relations?

• Geological features that cut across others are younger than the features they intersect.
• Features that intersect do not affect the age of each other.
• All geological features are the same age regardless of their position.
• Geological features that are older than others are younger.

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What is the idea of unconformities?

• Unconformities are layers of rock that form continuously over time.
• Unconformities are types of fossils found in sedimentary rocks.
• Unconformities are surfaces of erosion that separate younger rocks from older ones.

• Unconformities are volcanic eruptions that create new landforms.

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What is a landform diagram?

• A map showing only political boundaries.
• A visual representation of the Earth's surface features.
• A chart depicting weather patterns over time.
• An illustration of animal habitats in a region.

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