Relative Dating

Front

States that younger rocks lie above older rocks if the layers have not been disturbed

Back

Law of superposition

Front

What does the principle of cross-cutting relationships state about the age of a fault and the rocks it cuts through?

Back

The fault is younger than the rocks it cuts through.

Front

Analyze the seashell found in the white layer.  Which statement is true of the rock layer that contains this fossil?

Back

It is older than the layers above it.

Front

What are the relative ages of the features in order from oldest to youngest? Limestone, Basalt, Fault, Siltstone

Back

Limestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt

Front

Relative dating of rock layers tells us that the deeper we dig, _______.

Back

the older the rocks get

Front

According to the law of superposition, where would you expect to find the oldest fossils during your excavation?

Back

Near the bottommost layer of the excavation site

Front

According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?

Back

A

Front

Which of the following is the oldest? Layer L, Intrusion D, Intrusion H, Layer A

Back

Layer A

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

How would you typically observe sedimentary rock forming? Options: Vertically, Diagonally, Folding, Horizontally

Back

Horizontally