Sequencing Rock Layers

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

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

What is the oldest layer in the outcrop?

Back

E

Front

What is the youngest layer in the outcrop?

Back

A

Front

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

Back

intrusion

Front

Letter "F" is a....

Back

fault

Front

Letter "A" is an....

Back

unconformity

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

How does sedimentary rock usually form? Options: Vertically, Diagonally, Folding, Horizontally

Back

Horizontally

Front

The diagram shows fossils in different rock layers. Which of these statements about the age of these fossils is most likely correct?
Fossil A and C are the same age
Fossil B is older than fossil C
Fossils A is older than fossil B
Fossil D is older than fossil C

Back

Fossil D is older than fossil C