Laws of Stratigraphy

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Charles Martinez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which geological event is the youngest in this stratigraphic diagram?
Intrusion
Faulting
Deposition
Tilting
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What type of unconformity is represented by X in the schematic diagram?
Disconformity
Angular Unconformity
Paraconformity
Law of Cross-cutting Relationship
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Between the two intrusive units in the stratigraphic diagram, which one is older with respect to layer J?
Intrusive L
Intrusive M
Both intrusives
Neither of the intrusives
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What kind of stratigraphic sequence is represented in the diagram?
Facies
Transgression
Regression
Lateral Continuity
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following geologic events represent the youngest?
Volcanic Eruption
Folding
Faulting
Erosion and Deposition of Sedimentary Rock
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which is of the following stratigraphic layer is younger relative to the folding of strata?
Intrusion of A
Precipitation of Limestone H
Faulting of X
Deposition of D
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Based on the stratigraphic diagram, the granite erosional surface is observed with fragments of rocks included in the slate layer. The rock unit where the fragments/clasts are included is younger compared to the main body of inclusion. This is based on what law?
Law of Intrusion
Law of Inclusions
Law of Cross-Cutting Relationship
Law of Original Horizontality
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
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