Laws of Stratigraphy

Which geological event is the youngest in this stratigraphic diagram?

• Intrusion

• Faulting

• Deposition

• Tilting

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What type of unconformity is represented by X in the schematic diagram?

• Disconformity

• Angular Unconformity

• Paraconformity

• Law of Cross-cutting Relationship

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Between the two intrusive units in the stratigraphic diagram, which one is older with respect to layer J?

• Intrusive L

• Intrusive M

• Both intrusives

• Neither of the intrusives

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What kind of stratigraphic sequence is represented in the diagram?

• Facies

• Transgression

• Regression

• Lateral Continuity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of the following geologic events represent the youngest?

• Volcanic Eruption

• Folding

• Faulting

• Erosion and Deposition of Sedimentary Rock

Which is of the following stratigraphic layer is younger relative to the folding of strata?

• Intrusion of A

• Precipitation of Limestone H

• Faulting of X

• Deposition of D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Based on the stratigraphic diagram, the granite erosional surface is observed with fragments of rocks included in the slate layer. The rock unit where the fragments/clasts are included is younger compared to the main body of inclusion. This is based on what law?

• Law of Intrusion

• Law of Inclusions

• Law of Cross-Cutting Relationship

• Law of Original Horizontality

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What stratigraphic sequence is represented by the diagram here?

• Facies

• Regression

• Transgression

• Lateral Continuity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What kind of unconformity is observe between tilted sedimentary and metamorphic layers and granite?

• Angular Unconformity

• Paraconformity

• Nonconformity

• Disconformity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The irregular boundary between each facies represented by a triangular line is known as?

• Graduational

• Inter-tonguing

• Diastem

• Hiatus

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4