test 2.3 review

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What is the most recent geological layer?

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Layer A is the most recent.

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Which geological period are we currently in?

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We are currently in the Quaternary period.

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What is the zone called where one tectonic plate slides under another?

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This zone is called the Subduction zone.

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According to the Law of Superposition, how do you list the ages of rocks from youngest to oldest?

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The order is C, B, D, A.

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How is rock strata usually formed?

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Rock strata is usually formed in horizontal layers.

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What principle states that in undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom?

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This principle is known as the Law of Superposition.

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What is the geological time scale?

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The geological time scale is a system of chronological dating that relates geological strata to time.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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What is the difference between a convergent zone and a transform zone?

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A convergent zone is where plates collide, while a transform zone is where plates slide past each other.

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What is the significance of the Holocene epoch?

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The Holocene epoch is significant as it is the current epoch in the geological time scale, starting around 11,700 years ago.