G8 Quiz1, relative and absolute age dating

The age of a rock compared to the ages of other rocks is the rock's

• absolute age
• geologic age
• sedimentary age
• relative age

What is the principle that a sedimentary rock layer is older than the layers above it and younger than the layers below it if undisturbed?

• Law of Superposition

• Process of Sublimation

• Law of Crosscutting

• Horizontal Deposit Theory

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How does sedimentary rock usually form?

• Vertically
• Diagonally
• Folding
• Horizontally

In order for an event to affect a rock, the rock must exist first.

• True
• False

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What TWO(2) geologic principles(or laws) is best displayed here?

• Superposition

• Original horizontality

• Cross-cutting relationships

• Inclusions

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Which layer is OLDER? Intrusion M or Layer D?

• Intrusion M

• Layer D

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Which layer is OLDER? Fault E or Intrusion D?

• Fault E

• Intrusion D

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Which layer is OLDER? Layer E or Intrusion A?

• Layer E

• Intrusion A

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A break in a body of rock along which one block slides relative to another.

• Fault

• Boundary

• Fissure

• Rockslide

A break in the geologic record that is made when rock layers are eroded over a long period of time

• Law of Superposition
• Law of Crosscutting
• Relative Dating
• Unconformity