Relative Age

Front

The statement that the oldest layer will be at the bottom in an undisturbed sequence of rock layers is called the Principle of ....

Back

Superposition

Front

The Principle of Cross-Cutting Relationships states that an igneous intrusion is

Back

always younger than the layers it cuts across

Front

Which of the following correctly lists the layers in order from oldest to youngest? Options: A, B, C, D, E, E, B, C, D, A, E, D, C, B, A, C, B, A, D, E

Back

E, B, C, D, A

Front

Letter "F" is a....

Back

fault

Front

According to the law of __________, in horizontal sedimentary rock layers the oldest layer is at the bottom and the youngest layer is at the top.

Back

Superposition

Front

Which rock layer or intrusion is the youngest? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

D

Front

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

Back

Near the bottom of the rock layers

Front

What is the oldest layer in the outcrop? Options: B, C, D, E

Back

E

Front

The ________ states that layers of sediment were originally deposited horizontally under the action of gravity.

Back

law of horizontality 

Front

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

Back

intrusion