Superposition and Horizontality

According to Steno’s principle of superposition, where can the older layers of rocks be found?

• on the top

• on the bottom

• in the middle

• anywhere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The idea that sedimentary rocks are deposited in horizontal layers unless disturbed by forces within the Earth can best be explained by which of Steno's principles?

• Principle of Superposition

• Principle of Horizontality

• Principle of Original Lateral Continuity

The idea that sediments spread out in all directions until they either thin out or run into a barrier can be explained by which of Steno's principles?

• The Principle of Superposition

• The Principle of Horizontality

• The Principle of Original Lateral Continuity

• The Principle of Faunal Succession

The idea that younger rock layers are deposited on top of older rock layers in an undisturbed section of sedimentary rock can best be explained by which of Steno's principles?

• The Principle of Superposition

• The Principle of Horizontality

• The Principle of Original Lateral Continuity

• The Principle of Faunal Succession

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which of Steno’s principles is responsible for the thin undisturbed layers found in the Grand Canyon?

• The Principle of Superposition

• The Principle of Horizontality

• The Principle of Original Lateral Continuity

• The Principle of Faunal Succession

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

To which factor can the principles of Nicholas Steno be applied?

• The depth of the Grand Canyon

• The length of the river that runs through the Grand Canyon

• The age of the Grand Canyon

• The rock layers of the Grand Canyon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

In an unconformity between two layers of rock, how is the upper layer usually described?

• much older than the lower layer

• much younger than the lower layer

• the same age as the lower layer

• a little older than the lower layer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

In an unconformity between two layers of rock, how is the lower layer usually described?

• much older than the upper layer

• much younger than the upper layer

• the same age as the upper layer

• a little younger than the upper layer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4