Relative Age Dating
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8th Grade
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1.
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What is Unconformity?
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A break in the geologic record that occurs when rock layers are eroded over a long period of time.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which layer is older: Layer E or Intrusion A?
Back
Intrusion A is older than Layer E.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Law of Superposition?
Back
States that in undisturbed rock layers, younger rocks lie above older rocks.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which is the oldest: Layer L, Intrusion D, Intrusion H, or Layer E?
Back
Layer E is the oldest.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which layer is older: Fault E or Intrusion D?
Back
Intrusion D is older than Fault E.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does Relative Dating refer to?
Back
A method of determining the age of rocks and fossils in relation to one another.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Law of Crosscutting?
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States that a geologic feature (like a fault or intrusion) that cuts through another is younger than the feature it cuts.
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